The weather's not perfect, but I wish you were here anyway.

Today is my sweetie's birthday. He is the answer to my prayers, my dream come true. He has been a son to my father, a father to my daughter and everything I could have ever asked for in a partner.

He is strong, funny, generous, handsome, courageous, and a talented musician. He is my heart. My life would have been much different if I had never met him and I thank God for him every single day.

I didn't get to spend this birthday with him, he left yesterday to go to Iraq. Happy Birthday, baby. I am counting the days.