Dear PJ -
I thought that I would send you a note of my token of my appreciation for all to see (Double Brownie Points:o).
I know that I have been the absentee parent physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the past few years. I know that it has taken it's toll on our kids, on our relationship, and on you personally. I want to thank you for holding on.
While I was in D.C., I thought of a statement after one of our presenters made a comment about sacrifice. I really can't remember what she said specifically, but I had this thought cross my mind. "The sacrifices we make for things that are most important... shouldn't be sacrifices." I don't say that to diminish the sacrifices that you have made - let me try to explain.
You have sacrificed a lot for our little family - I mean a lot. When others are going on trips and buying new furniture, you write out another 'fat daddy' check for tuition. When others are off to the movies on date night, you are home putting all the kids to bed, putting the house back together again, and watching a show (just for the sound) to accompany you as you fold clothes.
When the world "SCREAMS" that the work of a mother is not as important as many of the other things that you could do, you listen to your inner voice and sacrifice again. I know, hands down, that I have the easier job because you have always been there to sacrifice more - more of your time, more of your resources, more of your dreams, desires, and ambitions.
What I am trying to say is that through all of these sacrifices, you have done them because they were important to you. You saw them as your "duty," your "responsibility." Why? Because as you have said, "If you don't do it, who will?" But I think that it is more than this.
I believe that it is because it is part of your nature to sacrifice and not question. I believe it is because you know what you want, what your family needs, and you are willing to sacrifice for it.
I think about where we have been... what we have gone through... and you have always been there. I love you for your dedication and devotion to your commitment of sacrifice. You are an example to me... not because things are least important but because they are more important and therefore not a sacrifice at all.
I thought that I would send you a note of my token of my appreciation for all to see (Double Brownie Points:o).
I know that I have been the absentee parent physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the past few years. I know that it has taken it's toll on our kids, on our relationship, and on you personally. I want to thank you for holding on.
While I was in D.C., I thought of a statement after one of our presenters made a comment about sacrifice. I really can't remember what she said specifically, but I had this thought cross my mind. "The sacrifices we make for things that are most important... shouldn't be sacrifices." I don't say that to diminish the sacrifices that you have made - let me try to explain.
You have sacrificed a lot for our little family - I mean a lot. When others are going on trips and buying new furniture, you write out another 'fat daddy' check for tuition. When others are off to the movies on date night, you are home putting all the kids to bed, putting the house back together again, and watching a show (just for the sound) to accompany you as you fold clothes.
When the world "SCREAMS" that the work of a mother is not as important as many of the other things that you could do, you listen to your inner voice and sacrifice again. I know, hands down, that I have the easier job because you have always been there to sacrifice more - more of your time, more of your resources, more of your dreams, desires, and ambitions.
What I am trying to say is that through all of these sacrifices, you have done them because they were important to you. You saw them as your "duty," your "responsibility." Why? Because as you have said, "If you don't do it, who will?" But I think that it is more than this.
I believe that it is because it is part of your nature to sacrifice and not question. I believe it is because you know what you want, what your family needs, and you are willing to sacrifice for it.
I think about where we have been... what we have gone through... and you have always been there. I love you for your dedication and devotion to your commitment of sacrifice. You are an example to me... not because things are least important but because they are more important and therefore not a sacrifice at all.
You are my best friend. You are so beautiful. I am so luck that I have you has my companion to continue to sacrifice together. I love you and miss you.
Here we are at the end, wet and stinky, but we had a very memorable experience!
the kids had a great time. The stuff was really cool.
A new mechanical pencil from Mckena (she knows how he feels about his pencils)
