Mom, thanks for the tenderness and love expressed in all of my days and for the lessons taught early in life that have shaped who I am. Thank you for setting an example of kindness, charity and service - and in teaching the value of friendship. Thanks for your patience and constant trust. I love and appreciate you that words can't express.
Lauren, words can't express the joys of life that we have and will continue to experience because of you. We have had the blessing of seeing a glimpse of Heaven in the eyes of our children and grandchildren. You have mothered and loved, taught and mentored. Our sons and daughters have been shaped and nurtured to be who they are because of your tender love. Our daughters' capacity to mother is a reflection of you in every wit. Through trials and tribulations you have been the constant in my life, and my love for you grows without measure!
To our 6 daughters - thank you for the sustaining joy! Each of you in your capacity to mother, now and in the future, brings comfort to my soul. Your spiritual foundations and capacity to love and nurture are a reflection of the love of and for the Savior. Having spent the past few weeks reflecting and visiting with each of you, and to see Julianne next week, brings the greatest of joy. It sustains us and comforts us beyond measure. To know within the homes of our children that each shares a constant and common love for He who gave all, that we might have joy, opens the windows of Heaven today. Thank you for the glimpse of what is and what can be eternally. May you enjoy, in abundance, the bounty of this special Sabbath day - that with an eternal perspective, know that each of you are loved, always! There is no greater joy!
6 comments:
David you are so special and are loved by so many. I am so blessed to have a son like you that is so caring and loving. Thank you for the words you sent to me along with your love.
Love you much
Mom
thank you, dad. we come from the best family i know and that is the most tremendous blessing. you AND mom both shaped us into the people we are, and i continue to learn so much from both of you. thanks for your beautiful words for us girls, but the words for mom are my favorite. i love you guys so much.
love you both so so much and can't wait to see you! :)
this mother's day, i am feeling so blessed to have you and mom as my parents! as always, your words were beautiful. i especially loved your tribute to mom. she is an amazing woman. thank you. i love you both so much.
thanks, dad (since it still feels inappropriate to call you by name) :)
it was very nice to have spent the week with you in Sundance and i admire both you and mom.
you both are great examples of loving parents which we aspire to follow.
have a safe and fun time in england and on the baltic cruise.
love you guys more than words can say.
David, you have such a beautiful family. Congratulations!
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