So, tomorrow is fathers day. I've been so blessed to have a dad who has been involved in my life; pushed me to do the best I can, been patient with me, and taught me a lot. But most of all, he's shown me love AND set a high example for what a husband should be. But, my husband goes above and beyond anything I could have imagined. It is very tough right now, but he is always trying to find ways to connect with us.

My husband and I met back in high school...he was the boy next door and I thought he was the cutest guy I knew. Though we dated for a long time, it wasn't right and we broke up. We always stayed in touch though and through God's mercy we were engaged in the summer of 2007. I am amazed at all God has done in our lives and am excited to see what else He will do. Anyway, we were married November 17th, 2007, a week after he returned from his first tour in the desert. We always knew we would probably face another deployment, but we also really wanted to start a family.


Within a month of being married we discovered we were pregnant and our due day was August 16 2008, one day short of our 9 month wedding anniversary. Our pregnancy was tough; I was sick almost the entire first trimester, but my husband was by my side throughout the entire thing. I particularly remember one night when my husband ran out to Walmart to pick up some 7 up at 3 AM in hopes that it would help my upset stomach (I had been puking since 11 PM). As we progressed we discovered we were carrying twins and he became even more helpful. Often he would rub my feet (they were ENORMOUS) and give me as many back rubs.

The boys were born June 26th, 2008, eight weeks early. My husband instantly jumped into fatherhood with joy and honestly, slightly afraid. The boys were so small, so fragile, and needed so much care, but he was there as often as he could be, changing diapers, burping, entertaining, and bonding with his boys.


Unfortunately our time with my husband was cut short due to his second deployment to the Mideast. He left us in October, 2008, but continues to be a large part of our lives. He does everything that he can to connect with the boys and myself. He calls us daily, records himself reading to the boys, and prays for us. It's so awesome to watch the boys and him bond...though there are thousands of miles between us. Every time he's on the computer the boys crawl all over me trying to see him and talk to him. When he's on the cell phone they grab for the phone and say 'dada' (to be honest, I think they may think the phone and computer are called 'dada' but it is still so sweet to watch). My husband came back for two weeks and the boys loved loved LOVED the time with him. I think they needed a little more testosterone then I can provide ;) . Dada 'wrestled' with them, played airplane, and kissed them every night before bed.


Sweetie, even though you've been so far away, thank you for all of your love, support, and help. You've been so present and it just makes me look forward to having you at home. Your such a great dad...and I am privileged to have you as my husband and the boys to have you as dad. Keep doing the amazing work out there and know that you are loved and missed back here.