I've never been one to cry over happy things. I cry a lot, but that's just because I'm a baby. I cry because my favorite character in a TV show died or because someone didn't like my shirt. I make jokes that I'll be so happy over something that I'll cry, but it never happens...at least it didn't.

You were graduating from basic training, and it was family day. I'd been looking forward to this moment for the past 10 weeks! It was all I could think about. I imagined how it would feel so hug and kiss you. I knew that I wouldn't want to ever let go. I'd been writing you every single day, but that's nothing compared to seeing you and hearing that beautiful voice in person. I know I annoyed everyone around me about how much I missed you, but I couldn't help it. You're everything to me.

You're not just my rock—you're my mountain. I tried to remember to tell you how proud I am in every single letter. I don't think you understand how much I mean that.

Whenever I saw you march onto that field, I felt emotions I've never felt before. I refused to let a tear actually fall, but I teared up so much. Seeing you made my heart explode. Finally, after everything you'd been through, you finished! You were done, beautiful! The next day you had your actual graduation. I thought since I was emotional the day before I wouldn't cry. I thought wrong. I still refused to let a tear drop, but today was even more of a struggle. You were all dressed up, and I couldn't believe how gorgeous you looked. You're a soldier now, and I can't even put into words how much pride I have in you.

I've never cried from so much love and happiness until you. It's almost like my heart just overflows. We aren't in the honeymoon phase—we haven't been for a while. This is the real deal, angel.