I have the BEST PARENTS IN THE WORLD. Because of them, I have a wonderful life. They both have worked so hard and sacrificed so much in order for their kids to be happy and have every opportunity in the world. They are so kind and thoughtful and are always thinking of others. I know that anytime I'm having a rough time, I can turn to them. The past year, I was the only child living in Utah and it was fun to hog them to myself and become even closer to them. I loved being able to meet my dad for lunch on the spur of the moment when I had a free hour come up. I loved going up to their house on Sundays and talking with my mom as we made dinner.
My mom is really cute because she has passion for little things and has the ability to find excitement in everyday things like a good newspaper article or rocking out to Bon Jovi in her little sports car. She has a super strong testimony and is always trying to be more Christ-like. She goes to the temple 1-2 times a week to serve those who have passed on. She is always getting things for other people or thinking of them, such as writing a note to someone who gave a good talk in Church, or buying little dolls for my cousin's daughters, or saving a newspaper article that she thinks I'll like.
My dad is also fantastic. He is one of the most generous people I know. For example, he has gone to Young Women's camp and Oakcrest for like the past 10 or 15 years to teach archery out of the goodness of his heart. He takes the Scouts snow caving every year, even if it isn't his calling. He is always going out of his way to facilitate me and my friends enjoying ourselves, like renting a SUV so that we could drive to California without car problems. He has a great sense of humor and I love to hear him laugh. If you want to make his day, ask him to tell his Big Nose joke.
I've had SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES because of them, both now and growing up. My mom totally sacrificed her own life so that I could do activities. She would take me to dance lessons, Girl Scouts, soccer practice, etc. For 12 years, she came to every game I played in twice a week, and went with me to out of state tournaments. When I had my knee surgery she was there for me anytime I needed her, even if it was 2 a.m. I remember one of the times I had food poisoning in college, she came down and stayed with me all day until I felt better. My dad has worked so hard to provide for our family and make sure we had more than he did growing up and has done a fantastic job. All of us kids have been able to see and do so many things because of how hard my dad works. I remember when I was living in Hawaii and having a really hard time with some things, I would talk to my dad on the phone every day, and he would help me feel better.
Most of all, I'm grateful to my parents for raising us in the Gospel. It is the most important thing in my life, and I can't imagine how different I would be if I didn't have it and if I wasn't taught the gospel as a child.
So, Mom and Dad, thank you for all your support -- for doing a wonderful job raising me and for being my best friends now.
My mom is really cute because she has passion for little things and has the ability to find excitement in everyday things like a good newspaper article or rocking out to Bon Jovi in her little sports car. She has a super strong testimony and is always trying to be more Christ-like. She goes to the temple 1-2 times a week to serve those who have passed on. She is always getting things for other people or thinking of them, such as writing a note to someone who gave a good talk in Church, or buying little dolls for my cousin's daughters, or saving a newspaper article that she thinks I'll like.
My dad is also fantastic. He is one of the most generous people I know. For example, he has gone to Young Women's camp and Oakcrest for like the past 10 or 15 years to teach archery out of the goodness of his heart. He takes the Scouts snow caving every year, even if it isn't his calling. He is always going out of his way to facilitate me and my friends enjoying ourselves, like renting a SUV so that we could drive to California without car problems. He has a great sense of humor and I love to hear him laugh. If you want to make his day, ask him to tell his Big Nose joke.
I've had SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES because of them, both now and growing up. My mom totally sacrificed her own life so that I could do activities. She would take me to dance lessons, Girl Scouts, soccer practice, etc. For 12 years, she came to every game I played in twice a week, and went with me to out of state tournaments. When I had my knee surgery she was there for me anytime I needed her, even if it was 2 a.m. I remember one of the times I had food poisoning in college, she came down and stayed with me all day until I felt better. My dad has worked so hard to provide for our family and make sure we had more than he did growing up and has done a fantastic job. All of us kids have been able to see and do so many things because of how hard my dad works. I remember when I was living in Hawaii and having a really hard time with some things, I would talk to my dad on the phone every day, and he would help me feel better.
Most of all, I'm grateful to my parents for raising us in the Gospel. It is the most important thing in my life, and I can't imagine how different I would be if I didn't have it and if I wasn't taught the gospel as a child.
So, Mom and Dad, thank you for all your support -- for doing a wonderful job raising me and for being my best friends now.
