We are basking in post-holiday reflection and gratitude....it was such a blessing to be able to have all of our children, their spouses (except for Gabe) and grandchildren here at our home for a short time. We love that you love to come home, associate with one another, and have your children get to know, play with and love their cousins. We agree with Ashlyn who said "We have the best family!".
In addition to the gift of technology you all received, we made a commitment to create a blog (along with weekly posts) as a gift to all of you and your families for the coming year. Chalk it up to feelings of mortality on our part or to inspiration (or some of each); we have been feeling like there are important things in our hearts and minds that need to be shared with all of you. We love you all so deeply and want us to continue to be bound as a family by the things that are precious and true. Some posts will be funny, some will relate to the rich ancestry we share, some will be stories and pictures of our family life, and some will be gentle parental guidance and lessons learned over our nearly 40 years as a couple and your parents.
President Gordon B. Hinckley taught:
"God is the designer of the family. He intended that the greatest of happiness, the most satisfying aspects of life, the deepest joys should come in our associations together and our concerns one for another as fathers and mothers and children."
(General Conference, April 1991)
May this new year bring the best the Lord has in store for each of you. Remember always that the love and strength of your parents and this family are with you as you face challenges and trials just as they are with you in your celebrations and victories.
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