Day 54: My heros

I am so absolutely and utterly proud of my husband for what he's doing for our country right now. Dan told me that when he was waiting in line to report for duty, he was surrounded by other men and women dropping out of the reserves. I personally don't judge anyone for making that decision. Everyone has to do what they feel is best. All I know is that having my husband leave for a year wasn't the best decision for our family but it was the right decision for us.

Besides my obvious hero, I am every day amazed at the strength and courage of our beautiful children. Every morning they wake up, remember that their Daddy isn't here, feel sad and then go about their days. Sure, they have moments like the rest of us where they cry and are confused and just really want a hug from their Dad. But for the most part, they have kept their chins up and just keep talking about all the things they want to do when Daddy comes home. It's funny to say I admire two little people who haven't even been on this earth a combined decade. I guess it goes to show that sometimes your greatest source of inspiration can come from the place you'd least expect it.