I have been born of goodly parents.

I have been blessed with a great heritage on both sides, with ancestors that have been role models to me throughout my life. As a result of my great ancestors I have parents who have loved me and taught me so many things. These are just a few of the things my parents have taught me....

*how to love everyone even my enemies

*how to pray and pray and pray with real intent

*I became a believer on their word, then one who knows and has a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ

*how to develop and have faith through adversity

*how to forgive, especially those who are hardest to forgive

*they taught me how to work hard

*that life is not fair

*to recognize the blessings in my life and focus on those blessings

*to find answers in the scriptures

*through their example...how to be "equally yoked"

*to never give up...they never have given up on any of their children...and I am soo grateful for that!

*respect others- especially our parents, grandparents and ancestors

*to love ice cream, cookies, and chocolate milk

*how to say I am sorry

*how to laugh

*to love music, especially hymns

*how to sacrifice

*recognize the endless possibilities

*how to give and give generously

*show affection

*how to learn and to teach

*to be honest in all my doings

*to use failures as opportunities to grow

*the power and blessings in temple worthiness and temple attendance

*honor traditions and create new ones

*how to find clarity, balance, focus and confidence :)

*how to live an abundant life :)

These are just a few of the many things I have learned from my parents. Now I know they're not perfect..nobody is...yet they are continually striving and finding ways to grow and create a legacy for their family and I think that's pretty amazing. They are about to embark on an amazing adventure~one they have planned for since they were first married. I am even more proud of them today then I have ever been. I wish I could share with the whole world all they have overcome and will conquer in efforts to serve their mission. I won't~ but will share the joy and gratitude I feel for their faith, hope, perseverance and courage. I look forward to the blessings that will flow into their lives as they become servants in moving forward the Lords work here on the earth. I could go on and on and list the ways in which they have individually blessed my life through their goodness.They have been my greatest support throughout my life, even when I was difficult to support. We are grateful to be apart of their forever family.

I love you mom and dad!!