Day 25

Today. 

Today there was a lot going on. I know you saw some of it on the news there, but I've never really had to watch the Armed Forces Network, so I don't know how much you really get. 

I know you saw the nonsense with the Rowan Co clerk who was held in contempt of court for continually refusing to issue marriage licenses. Well now, since she refuses to allow her deputy clerks to issue them, her butt will be in jail for several more days, ironically, one of those days being Labor Day. Maybe she will have time to reflect on the labor she didn't do. :/ 

Another big story today was about a little boy, a Syrian refugee, who drowned while he and his family were trying to find safety. His tiny body washed up on a Turkish beach, and I can't get that image out of my head. That poor baby. My heart breaks each time I think about it. I know that this is the reason that duty calls you; so that Cale is never that little boy, and while it's so hard to be away from you, I'm so thankful for the sacrifice you make to keep us safe. It may not feel like much, but it certainly is to me. I can go to sleep every night knowing that you will do everything in your power to keep our children from suffering the same fate as that little boy, and I'm also proud that your efforts protect the rights that we all take for granted. 

So thank you, my love, for fighting for me, and for our family. 

Goodnight.