Your story made me so sad. You were just a 20 year old kid. A young newlywed, with a brand new baby, and you got drafted. Yes, you saved yourself from being shot to death at 20, or psychologically scarred for life by joining a different branch of the military. Nevertheless, that you felt compelled, forced to do that and be away from your wife and baby was sad.

It changed your life for the better though, ultimately. I'm glad you didn't die in some hot, humid jungle the way so many other poor kids did.

I love how you are not afraid to show your emotions with me. That has been the best part of my therapeutic relationship with you. You've been a human being with me. I love that.

I love you.