Happy Birthday Charlie!!!

17 OCT
A special note to my Buddy Bear

Charlie, HAPPY BIRTHAY! No Daddy could be more proud of his big three year old as I am of you. I hope you love all the new toys Mommy and Daddy got you. I also hope you enjoy the cake and ice cream. Since I can’t be there with you, you can have my piece.

Buddy Bear, please know that your Daddy loves and misses you and while we may be a world apart, you’re actually here with me because I keep you in my heart. Where do you keep Daddy? That’s right, in your heart. I’m thinking of you all the time.

I know your Mommy is doing a great job taking care of you and Kathryn and I’ll be home before you know it. Be a good boy and remember, Christmas is right around the corner and Santa is watching.

Have fun today. I love you son. Again, I wish you a very Happy Birthday.

All my love in the world!
Daddy

* This is a day I have been dreading for months. I feel miserable being away from my son on his birthday. The only consolation is the thought that Charlie may never even remember this birthday when he grows up. What a crappy feeling I have in my gut right now.