Letters to my Children

CLUE #1 (Hidden on the wall next to Jett’s bed)   A long time ago in a house (not) far away… was a white bunk bed where young Andrew hit the hay.   Next to the bed was the ill-famed booger wall. Wiping his snot on the wall—Oh the GALL!   Andrew’s young nephews now sleep in those beds.  Jett wiping his own snot right next to his head.       CLUE #2 (Hidden in the passenger seat)   Watch out world—Blake’s learning to drive! Man alive! Hope we survive!   He passed the permit test—third times a charm! Most important rule: first, do no harm.   Mom’s in the passenger seat with a frown.  Saying slow down. Slow Down. SLOOOOOOW DOWN!   Next in the passenger seat is old Pop. Shouting stop, Stop, STOP, STOPPPPPPP!           CLUE #3 (Hidden in the court)   Ethan loves the game of basketball. Playing his heart out, he took quite a fall.   That was way back in July. Now 5 months have gone by.   Clutchin’ his crutches he proved he is tough. But the icing and rehab just wasn’t enough.   His knee kept

Dear Michael, I enjoyed your letter today. It sounds like you had a really fantastic week. I’m so glad you are having good experiences teaching your friends, and that they are progressing individually. Eric cracks me up! He must cause you so much stress! I’m sorry to hear Brother Liu is still in the hospital. I hope he’s able to recover from what ails him. I’m also wondering how the Elders who were in the car accident are doing? Any hope for recovery there? I’m excited for Tony’s baptism on Sunday and hope everything goes well. That will be a memorable Christmas! News from home: 1. We went to Blake’s football banquet on Monday night. Blake had such a great time playing football this year, and I’m proud of all the hard work he put in. There were so many people at the banquet, and so many awards and recognitions. I was struck by how many people it takes to run a football program—coaches, trainers, sponsors, team moms. It’s all so time consuming, but I’m so grateful Blake has had the oppo