It's not much, but it's a quick note to tell you that you are my every inspiration. I told you once about a conversation I had with Janelle about my choice of career path—how I wanted to do something that mattered in the world, something that would help people. Her response to me was that my writing and creativity had made a huge difference in her life, and by extension in the lives of the children she would have, and so on. Well, I need to tell you that you are that influence in my life. Our every conversation, our every moment together, you encourage me and lift me up. Every time I want to give up on something you buoy me up again.
Its hard to spend so much of your day in pursuits that are not entirely satisfying. Banking is really not for me, and I long to do something else. It's hard though, to try and build up something else in the time of day remaining to me. I know that, in the long run, it would be for the best to give the time now and set myself up for the future, but it's still easy to get frustrated and give up.
Your interest and encouragement in my writing, photography, and adventuring, keep me going. You are my every last bit of energy. I keep trying because I know how much that effort means to you. I hope that, someday, we will both find that balance of duty and passion we both want. Until then I hope you'll continue to trust me, love me, and hold my hand along the journey.
Your boy
