Stay the course (note to self)

This is one of those times when they tell you to stand your ground. To not give up, to not throw in the towel and run the other way. This is the point of the road where it is the most steep, and even though I may slip and slide down a few feet you can rest assured that I will not give up. I will regain my footing and push forward, no matter how difficult it gets.

Work sucks, deal with it and get through it. And remember you love your family very much, and you boast often about being out fighting for them every day, just take care to remember that when Aidan doesn't listen to you, and you want to yell. Or when your nine month pregnant wife is uncomfortable and snaps at you.

Remember that a man who is peaceful 100 times will have a peaceful home.

You will get through this, you are made to get through this, and you have the constitution to stick with it.

I cannot be conquered.

From my wife

Mrs. Darling: There are many different kinds of bravery. There's the bravery of thinking of others before one's self. Now, your father has never brandished a sword nor fired a pistol, thank heavens. But he has made many sacrifices for his family, and put away many dreams.
Michael: Where did he put them?
Mrs. Darling: He put them in a drawer. And sometimes, late at night, we take them out and admire them. But it gets harder and harder to close the drawer... He does. And that is why he is brave.

This is one of the sweetest things she has ever sent me.

I love you baby!