My gift of you both

There is no greater privilege than to have been given the gift that is even in measure Devine; to be a Mother makes every other call of life pale, it makes every trial seem worthy, and every enjoyment richer as you share it with your own creation and flesh and blood.

Brooke and Will, When you look back on these books that I make, I hope you will see the depth of love that I will always have for you. I hope you will find my testimony of the Restored Church of Jesus Christ to be the priority, along and aside with your own call to Christ, that I pray for each day.

This past weekend Will, you slept with me in bed as you often do on weekends as your Dad stays up. I was the first person awake and laying next to you as you awoke, you literally screamed with wide eyes like it was Christmas morning, " Happy Birthday Mom! It's your birthday!" It warmed my heart and soul. You ran into the kitchen Will, and about 10 min. Later you came and grabbed my hand and led me to a set table with plates, napkins, silverware and cups! You said, "Sit down and lets eat breakfast together! " No one prompted you to do that Will, and it's not your fault you can't reach the stove to cook, so you then went and asked your Dad to cook, but before you could even wait for that, you had another idea...you ran to the fridge and got out the birthday cake that you and Brooke chose for me the day before! You could not wait!!!

You made me feel very special Will. I pray you will carry that love in your heart for your own family and show that devotion to those you care for, all your life.

Brooke, You are a thoughtful and smart smart girl. I was gifted by you shortly after Wills cake breakfast with a robot mop that you convinced your Dad to purchase for my birthday.

You gave your time that day for Chloe our neighbor that's in great need of love by being thoughtful to help her prepare for her birthday party that she would have at our house the next weekend.

Brooke, You even suggested prizes and games and when no one was home for her to go home you agreed with me that she needed to come along on my day.

I am so blessed to be your Mother Brooke and Will and that's a reason that I am happy my birthday is near Mother's Day or on it sometimes, because that's always my gift from Heavenly Father on my birthday.. To remember that my gift to be your Mother is honored by Him and all the world too. I can rejoice with Mother's everywhere for the thing that I am extremely grateful for each day and hour...to be your Mother.