Jeff, I agree with the others about holding off while she's sick. WHen you're ill, you are more prone to feelings of sadness.
I like the changes One Day suggests. Also, when I reread the letter, something about the part where you write:
I'm not sure I would be able to say all that I feel and also be heard. - the be heard part, while very true, might not sit well with your wife. I cant explain it, it just feels a little negative at the start. JMO.
