February 14th

A kind of sober Valentine's Day in my little heart. I am so terribly sad for Shauna and for the loss of her boy....it just still seems very unreal to me. And cruel that she has to manage this loss particularly on a holiday that celebrates loved ones who you want to be with. Life is changed in an instant and so I guess that is the lesson to take away [or one of the lessons] from this experience. Eternity is today. Live with appreciation for the things you have and think less about the things you don't have. You will never have everything you think you need or want and we all have everything we really need now. The gospel, freedoms, families and friends. Few other things matter. I have the greatest family in the world and I am certain that it is the family it is supposed to be.........remarkable children, children in law who sustain us and take care of the dearest people in the world, darling and adorable grands and good hearted sibs. Parents that struggle but who keep trying. Very darling nieces and nephews and sibs in laws. The best friends in the world for many years now. So have a happy Valentine's Day and know we love you and pray for your every happiness and are grateful for the blessing you are to us in our lives.