When I was young I watched many different kinds of families and wondered what type of family, if any, I would have when I grew up. My growing up years were not the normal home life and so therefore I really didn't know if I wanted to get married. So through my teenage years I went about my life giving it very little thought. However, when I started to find certain people, "boyfriends" that wanted to get serious I started to bring the thoughts back into focus. I would need someone very kind but very strong. I would need someone who loved the Lord as much as I did (I was not active in my religion but I knew of my love for the Lord). I wanted someone that would be a good father, one that knew his strengths but also felt with his heart. I wanted someone who loved to laugh and have fun as well as work hard in life. I wanted someone who I could grow old with and that he would still think I was the special lady in his life. I wanted someone that I could always know and count on to be the love of my life. I found him!! I love you, my dear sweet husband, soul mate and father to our wonderful children.
Now for the second part of my story. When I count my blessings of meeting and marrying the love of my life.... I count my blessings of having 5 wonderful and special children. They have all grown into wonderful adults and married 5 wonderful spouses and have given me 13 wonderful grandchildren. The gospel is in each and everyones lives, everyone is kind to each other and will be there for each other when needed. I have seen all of them laugh together, cry together, grow together and most of all deepen their love for each other. No, none of us are perfect! However in my world..... I have been blessed with the best family I could have ask for. They love me, I love them, and we all love the Lord. Happy Valentines to each and everyone of you ...... and thanks for the wonderful memories, support and love you give me and each other. We are truly blessed as a family.... Thank you!!
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