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For the first feeeks until he sleeps through the night, though, I settle him with me in the Queens’ Bedroom across the hall fro chair, and I wait in the rocking chair with the baby blinking up at the ceiling in wonder as Matt brings Jack to the door

"Co across the roo across the room to where Matt now stands before htly forward to let Jack sniff hi sound and Jack’s tail starts wagging, and I glance up at Matt, and as h in relief I was er to Matthew Jr

But I’ he’ll be our son’s mischief buddy for sure

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MEDAL OF HONOR

Charlotte

"Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States, Matthew Haeant Swan"

After what happened the day Matthew Jr was born, a hero e the White House today, where he’ll receive the highest recognition, the Medal of Honor

He proved his courage in the Middle East when his unit was a injuries as he tended to wounded cohsoura man who always ad failed to do so hireatest honor he’s ever been bestowed, next to being president--to be able to award this medal to those who serve, and serve so well

I watch fro the room as both eant in his unifore is not a virtue we are born with It is a virtue we exercise--a choice that we e is when our men and women selflessly volunteer to defend our country, and keep us safe" He keeps it short Simple As he reeant

Once the s firmly around the soldier’s neck, Matt puts out his hand

Applause echoes around the roohts his emotions

Matt slaps his back and shakes his hand, and I hear him tell the man, personally, not for the caht thanks to ourand protecting our nation"