Happy 30th Birthday Bethany. What a beautiful, fun little girl you were. You really kept us all hopping to keep up with you but you were always delightful and ready to find fun and mischief. It has been a joy and privilege to watch you grow up and be part of all your activities-- school, social, church, hobbies, and friends that make up your life. You have made my life much fuller and richer because I've been able to be involved with you and your activities which I've enjoyed tremendously. I remember taking you skiing and how brave you were. Your talent with sewing and seeing how you love to create beautiful things has been a joy for me. My mother was a beautiful seamstress and thought it important that we learn these skills and pass them on which I'm sure you will do. You had rough start playing the piano because of one of your teachers but I remember how lovely it was to hear you and Carol-Lyn playing Christmas Carol piano duets at Christmas time at Sister Calls piano recitals. Now you are passing this love of music on to your children. I've spent many enjoyable hours watching you play ball and always loved your chipmunk smile--as Papa Larry calls it. I've very impressed with how diligently you've studied the scriptures and how bravely and capably you taught seminary when you weren't much older than the students, and how closely you live your life to the Lord's will. The commitment you've made to attend the temple monthly in spite of the challenges you have in getting there is commendable and I know because of your commitment you will be able to keep your children and you from harm as the Lord will protect you.
I miss having you so far away but I appreciate the opportunities I have to visit you a few times a year and hope that we may continue this tradition. I know you are having your family close together and it is a challenge without me or any of your family around to provide you support and occasional babysitting but you are a special mother and have been given beautiful children that only you can guide and direct in the loving way Christ would have you do. I love D&C 50:40 and think of you when I read it. We have been given the blessing that none of our covenant children will be lost and that is huge blessing for all of us in this life filled with such challenges.
I love and appreciate you and the love and support and kind words and thoughtful cards you've given me over my life. Love MOM
I miss having you so far away but I appreciate the opportunities I have to visit you a few times a year and hope that we may continue this tradition. I know you are having your family close together and it is a challenge without me or any of your family around to provide you support and occasional babysitting but you are a special mother and have been given beautiful children that only you can guide and direct in the loving way Christ would have you do. I love D&C 50:40 and think of you when I read it. We have been given the blessing that none of our covenant children will be lost and that is huge blessing for all of us in this life filled with such challenges.
I love and appreciate you and the love and support and kind words and thoughtful cards you've given me over my life. Love MOM
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