To Our Children

      Another year has past and it seems like the time just doesn't slow down. It has been a pretty good year and each of us have had changes and challenges in our lives. As we grow a little older each year, we learn to love our children more and more. It always hurts when we have trials, but need to know that the trials makes us learn and grow.

 

      Ginger has had challenges and changes with a big move and trying to find a new job and adjusting to her new life. She has been blessed and is doing an excellent job raising Jaikka. We enjoy our weekly Skyping and watching BSU.
 

      Tracy and Sarah are going through a challenge in trying to find a new job. It is scary now, but Tracy has been blessed to test well and will find a job soon. We go through trials to grow and develop. Sometimes we need to sacrifice but this brings happiness when the blessings come.

 

      Mindi also has new challenges. She is home a lot while Justin is working away from home. It's not easy, but sometimes we have to do what is necessary to feed our families. I worked away from home a lot to, but my wife did really well but had to sacrifice a lot and had to scrimp and save. I never found out many things until we came on this mission. Mindi, time goes by fast so hang in there and you will be where we are (old and sassie) before you know it.

 

      Shayla, you took on a responsibility which I don't know if I could have done. You and Justin are very special and are doing a super job of raising seven kids. That's amazing when Shayla didn't want a big family. It goes to show what a person will sacrifice and go through when a couple truly loves one another.

 

     We have four of the best kids in the world. You are so thoughtful, helpful, and loving in supporting one another. Thank you all so much. We love you. As we start our last six months in our mission, we look forward to being together again. I want all my children to know we love you so much and want you to know you are always welcome in our home to stay forever how long you can. We love our mission and know that our Savior loves each one of us. We have spent many years serving in His house. We know without a doubt that families are together forever and know we will be also, if not, life would have no purpose. We pray constantly for your health, safety, and that you will always be blessed with sufficient income to raise your families. We want nothing more than for you to have joy in your lives. Thank you so much for being our children. With love Dad and Mom