Happy Father's Day!!

I want to start off by saying "Happy Father's Day" to my wonderful husband! I have been so very blessed to have him in my life and now Kailer gets to experience the best father in the world. Through all of the struggles and curve-balls that life has thrown our way (more recently then ever, it seems) Dan has always remained optimistic and helped guide his family to a brighter tomorrow.
Friday morning we received the dreaded news that deep in our guts we knew was probably coming our way. June 27 will be Dan's last day with the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. Three deputies were given their "sentence" that day with the possibility of two more being laid off before this mess is all done and said.
Last night the guys that Dan works with had a gathering for the three that will be leaving and I cannot even begin to tell you how sad it was to sit around a table with a bunch of men who are literally like brothers, watch them toast their good-bye's, in hopes that some day they will see their fellows in uniform again. Everyday the men and women in law enforcement go out on the streets to protect us and make it so that when we shut off our lights at night we can sleep peacefully. It's unfortunate in this county right now that the County Commissioners are willing to risk the safety of everyone to ensure their own paychecks.
But I am venting and could probably write for hours about this topic. At this time, we don't really know what our future is going to bring. Dan has the opportunity to make a lateral transfer to the detention center, which will also result in a pretty significant pay-cut. We realize it's better than nothing and for now that may be the avenue he has to go down. His heart and soul is with the sheriff's office here and we're holding on with a dim glimmer of hope that their positions will open up again in the near future.
Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful men out there. I've watched my husband evolve into an amazing Dad and Kailer is so lucky to have him. I love you Dan.