oh captain my captain happy birthday

dear michael, you are always in our thoughts and prayers, but especially today. i think how blessed we have been that you are a part of our family. brooke chose well. she is a very bright girl to have recognized what a good man you are. your girls miss you in their lives, but you have taught them by your example good strong values that they live by. you can be very proud of them. thank you for all you do for them, us and our country. we love you so much! hope you have had a good day!
your other mom, le anne
ps. i finished my assignment before leaving--the garage is done, the bed refinished and put together. thanks for thinking of me and giving me something to do while i was there!