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Mom and Dad,
I am so grateful to have been born into a family that is strong in the gospel and filled with a desire for their children to succeed and be happy. Growing up as being the fourth child and with a few years between myself and the older three was quite the experience. I felt that I had to act all grown up and tough, especially with Jake and Brad teasing me trying to get me to bite myself because dad wouldn't allow me to bite them. Mom, you were my best friend, even then.
Mom, I remember that you were always selfless. When I was in the bath tub, I would knock on the wall of the tub and you would always come and see what I needed. You were always serving. I remember trying to be like mom, always cleaning and cooking. I have seen that a lot in Kiya lately. She tells me that she is trying to learn to become a mom, like me. I remember that same feeling with you mom. I remember mowing lawns, and later eating popcorn and watching a movie with you afterwards. I remember going on our 2 mile walks and stopping at Grandma Fowler's house to eat a Schwan's icecream half way. Mom, you have so many amazing qualities. You are so loving, sympathetic and giving. I remember our visits to Grandma Park in the nursing home and always taking her a strawberry milkshake, Grandma Fowler's roses and the scent of them. You would do anything for me. I remember in high school I was upset because I wanted a new dress for a formal. I was being a typical teenager and ,honestly, a brat. You were so patient with me and never said anything to me that was rude or demeaning and always wanted me to have the best you could give. I truly realize now how lucky I was and am. When I went through some of the hardest trials in my life I changed because of you. I couldn't bear to hurt my mother.
I have a vivid memory that is held dear to my heart. One evening mom came home from enrichment meeting and tears were rolling down her cheeks. All of us kids were concerned about what was wrong with mom. As soon as she walked into the living room she told all of us five children to sit in a circle because we were going to pray. In the prayer mom told Heavenly Father of her concern for her children. She told Him how much she loved each and everyone of us. She pleaded to Heavenly Father that each and everyone of us would be strong in the gospel and never stray away from it's teachings and the things she teaches us. I will never forget the Spirit I felt testifying of my mother's love for me and how I never wanted to disappoint her.
Mom, I remember that you were always selfless. When I was in the bath tub, I would knock on the wall of the tub and you would always come and see what I needed. You were always serving. I remember trying to be like mom, always cleaning and cooking. I have seen that a lot in Kiya lately. She tells me that she is trying to learn to become a mom, like me. I remember that same feeling with you mom. I remember mowing lawns, and later eating popcorn and watching a movie with you afterwards. I remember going on our 2 mile walks and stopping at Grandma Fowler's house to eat a Schwan's icecream half way. Mom, you have so many amazing qualities. You are so loving, sympathetic and giving. I remember our visits to Grandma Park in the nursing home and always taking her a strawberry milkshake, Grandma Fowler's roses and the scent of them. You would do anything for me. I remember in high school I was upset because I wanted a new dress for a formal. I was being a typical teenager and ,honestly, a brat. You were so patient with me and never said anything to me that was rude or demeaning and always wanted me to have the best you could give. I truly realize now how lucky I was and am. When I went through some of the hardest trials in my life I changed because of you. I couldn't bear to hurt my mother.
I have a vivid memory that is held dear to my heart. One evening mom came home from enrichment meeting and tears were rolling down her cheeks. All of us kids were concerned about what was wrong with mom. As soon as she walked into the living room she told all of us five children to sit in a circle because we were going to pray. In the prayer mom told Heavenly Father of her concern for her children. She told Him how much she loved each and everyone of us. She pleaded to Heavenly Father that each and everyone of us would be strong in the gospel and never stray away from it's teachings and the things she teaches us. I will never forget the Spirit I felt testifying of my mother's love for me and how I never wanted to disappoint her.
I love both of you for the struggles that you overcame in raising a family both physically and emotionally.
Dad, I am so grateful to you for providing for our family. At times you worked five jobs to support and the give us the best you could offer. I have many memories of Dad mostly consisting of sports in the backyard, singing songs in the car, family councils and building a huge snow fort with the metal swimming pool as the roof. I remember on hot summer days we would come home and dad would have all of us kids and him sit in the big swimming-trough pool with our clothes on. One of my favorite memories is going sledding on Richey's hill in the winter. We stayed there for hours and Dad was never in any rush to go.
Dad, I am so grateful to you for providing for our family. At times you worked five jobs to support and the give us the best you could offer. I have many memories of Dad mostly consisting of sports in the backyard, singing songs in the car, family councils and building a huge snow fort with the metal swimming pool as the roof. I remember on hot summer days we would come home and dad would have all of us kids and him sit in the big swimming-trough pool with our clothes on. One of my favorite memories is going sledding on Richey's hill in the winter. We stayed there for hours and Dad was never in any rush to go.
He let us sled as long as we wanted. Dad also took Reagan and I skiing behind behind his truck on the country roads. That was such a rush. He attached ropes to the back of his truck and pulled us. It was such a blast!! I am so grateful that you taught me how to play basketball, softball and volleyball. It gave me self-esteem and carried me through my high school years. One thing that I will never forget is that you always called me princess growing up. You may not realize what an impact that had on me while I was younger and even through high school.
I always felt not quite pretty enough, but your praise gave me confidence and made me feel loved. I am sure all of us gave you a challenge. I know that I did, but you never gave up or called it quits. I remember you picking me up from high school in the middle of class and driving around, just to see if everything was going okay in school. I remember coming home from Junior Miss interview and dad kneeling in prayer in the backyard at the same time that I was in that interview. Thank you so much for your prayers and concern continually. You fought the fight and the battle was won. I am now raising a daughter that is a lot like me and I know that you guys laugh as you see me try to figure out how to raise her.
But, most importantly, both of you gave me one of the greatest gifts of all. The gospel of Jesus Christ is strong in my family and in me because I know how to live it because of you. Thank you for your persistence in raising me and for mom's close friendship growing up and especially now. I am starting to realize that mom and dad are not that intimidating anymore, now you are my best friends. I love you both with all my heart!!
I always felt not quite pretty enough, but your praise gave me confidence and made me feel loved. I am sure all of us gave you a challenge. I know that I did, but you never gave up or called it quits. I remember you picking me up from high school in the middle of class and driving around, just to see if everything was going okay in school. I remember coming home from Junior Miss interview and dad kneeling in prayer in the backyard at the same time that I was in that interview. Thank you so much for your prayers and concern continually. You fought the fight and the battle was won. I am now raising a daughter that is a lot like me and I know that you guys laugh as you see me try to figure out how to raise her.
But, most importantly, both of you gave me one of the greatest gifts of all. The gospel of Jesus Christ is strong in my family and in me because I know how to live it because of you. Thank you for your persistence in raising me and for mom's close friendship growing up and especially now. I am starting to realize that mom and dad are not that intimidating anymore, now you are my best friends. I love you both with all my heart!!
All My Love,
Your daughter, Sharmy
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