Dear Kids,
Today is a special day. It's
been 10 years since Dad and I were married! 10! That's a long time huh? It
seems like we've been married forever and yet it's gone by quickly at
the same time. That's how life always is I guess.
I remember when
I realized that my Mom and Dad hadn't always lived together- that at
some point they must not have even know each other! In my short life
they had always been a couple living a shared life and raising their
kids together around the world. Some day that strange thought will
occur to you about me and Dad. You will think it's strange that our
lives haven't always revolved around each other. We chose this life!
Did
you know in some countries people still don't get to choose who they
marry? Their marriages are arranged for them! I am so grateful that I
was able to choose my husband. And boy did I make a good choice! It's
common to hear people say that they love someone more each day. It's
kind of cliche, but it's true. I loved Dad when I married him, but I
love him even more now! He is an amazing man and I'm so glad that he's
setting the bar high for you guys.
Lulu, I know you will want to
marry a man like your father. You deserve to be treated like a
princess, the way Dad treats me. He tells me every single day that he
loves me. He tells me how beautiful I am, even on days when I haven't
tried to get ready. He never raises his voice at me. He wants to hold me
close and kiss me every day. He tells me that I'm doing a great job
being a mom and a wife. He tells me all the time how he feels lucky to
be with me. Did you know he even writes me love letters sometimes? He
makes me feel so happy and loved, and I'm excited for you to feel that
way too.
And to my boys, Hammer and Mr T, Dad is showing you how
to be a good man. I will be so pleased to watch you follow in his
footsteps and become loving husbands. Not only that, but how to be a
hard worker too. Dad wakes up early and works through his lunch so he
can come home and spend time with us. He doesn't have his dream job,
but he chose a career that will support his family. He is dependable and on
time and honest and does his best at work. And then after working hard
all day, he comes home and helps me! He doesn't wait for me to ask for
help with the dishes, or help folding clothes, or taking out the
garbage. If he sees something that needs to be done, he just does it! He
makes dinner every night for us, and he takes care of our yard. He
also shows you what it means to be a Priesthood holder. He accepts any
calling and fulfills it completely. He goes to the temple, even when I
can't go with him. He is careful with what movies he watches and the
books he reads and the language he uses.
I could go on and on
with even more of Dad's good qualities, but just this much will probably
embarrass him already. I'm not saying that Dad is perfect, or that
Lulu will find the perfect man, or that my boys will grow up to be
perfect. Nobody in this life is prefect. But Dad is definitely on the
right track. He tries to better himself and improve, which is yet again
another amazing quality. I thank God for having him in my life and for
being a wonderful example for my kids. I love him completely!
-Mom
Washington State Trip - 2008
