Army Sgt. Miguel Delgado and Spec. Sara Avila visit the White House on a trip to Washington, D.C.

Sara,

By the time you read this letter we’ll have been together for a year. I can’t believe it’s been that long. One down, many to go. I always knew there was a chance that the Army could distance us, but I didn’t think it would happen. Then it did. In the back of my head, I always thought I would be the one to go. It’s what I trained for. But they called your number instead. From the moment you got in that van to get on the plane, I have missed you. I have never missed anybody like I miss you. Your return can’t come quick enough, baby. I can’t wait for you to get completely settled in our new apartment. I know you’ll love it.

I know it’s been hard for us since you left, but I know we’re going to get through it. We’re meant to be, remember? You don’t know how much I love you, and words can’t describe it. You don’t know how much you mean to me. I know that, one day, all this time we spent apart will be a bad memory, and it will also make us stronger. We know we can handle it. You’re doing a great job over there, baby. Keep it up and come home safe. My heart belongs to you, Sara, I love you and I always will.

Yours forever,
Miguel