My sweet Isaiah,

My sweet Isaiah,

I spent the majority of my day at the beach. This morning though, we went to an “Under the Sea” event thing they had on post. You would have loved it, both Ellie and Lucas said that multiple times. There was face painting, balloons, games, bouncy houses, and free food and candy. I can only imagine how many hot dogs you would have asked for. There was an “adopt a sea animal” table where you got to pick a little stuffed animal and fill out an adoption certificate. I got one for you and filled out the certificate. I looked at all the options, but ultimately came to the decision of the shark. It was nice. They had things like this all the time in Missouri, but not much here in Hawaii. You definitely would have chosen the “laser gun” from the balloon guy. When Elijah’s sword broke, I’m sure you would have offered to go over and get him a new one. Lucas stepped right up and offered to give him his, but we just went back and got him another one.

I have a lot more to tell you, but my early run and five hours in the sun has left me exhausted. I was going to let myself fall asleep and then wake up and finish this, but I know what would happen. I wouldn’t wake up or I wouldn’t wake up enough to finish your letter, I will feel like I’ve let you down immensely, and feel like a failure of a mother. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but that’s how a lot of mom minds work. I love you so much, baby. I wish I felt you here with me. Goodnight and sweet dreams.