You know when you are a kid and you think your parents know it all and seem to have it all together. Then as you get older you see that they are human, they have their own struggles, doubts and worries. And then as you become a parent yourself you gain a whole new respect and appreciation for them as you realize all it took to raise you and your siblings. You wonder how they did it because you know as a young parent you have half the number of kids and still are barely keeping your head above water as the days fly by. You can't even imagine the day when all your kids will be grown and on their own.
Monday Jamison and I made a quick 30 hour trip (may I never fly again in 2009) to Utah to be with my parents as they were set apart for their mission and as they enter the MTC. What an amazing experience to be in Elder Dallin H. Oaks's office with them and hear him talk about the important work they are about to undertake. I've always admired my parents not because I believe they did everything right but because of their unending commitment to our family and their beliefs. Growing up in a family of 6 kids it was always about us. Our sporting events, graduations, band concerts, baby blessings, weddings, missions, awards ceremonies etc. This is a first, my parents the ones in the spotlight and the kids (and grandkids) gathering and supporting them.
I'm so proud of them. Truly I can say I have been born of goodly parents.
Setting Apart with Elder Oaks
and Future Missionaries
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