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Dad's Tribute to His Breadwinning Wife is the Most Touching Thing Online Right Now

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Jim's wife, Tracy, with one of their sons.

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Before I wrote this piece, I had to set a reminder for myself to hug and kiss my , Tracy, as soon as I saw her and for our two sons, James and Christian, to do the same. Tracy and I are private, quiet people, and we don't always express how we feel. It's just assumed each person knows how the rest of the family feels about them. Realizing that is probably a character flaw, I

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