I am sitting here in my Hampton Inn and Suites hotel room in downtown Baton Rouge, LA. I am definitely missing Laurie and wish I were in La Center with her. I am doing some consulting work for my old company, RevQ. The State of Louisiana is going live tomorrow so I am here.
Last night I told Laurie I would write on my blog. This blog has meant so much to me...., that I write in it almost semi-annually.
Laurie is the best. I love her so much. It will be 36 years of marriage on May 30th and I am pretty sure I won't be blogging on that day so I wanted to say, "you are the most beautiful woman in the world" Thank you so much for saying yes, continually. You have stayed by my side through thick and thin. I look forward to continuing this wonderful marriage forever.
To my mother, thank you for continuing to pray for me. I know you do so, very often. I try not to cause you too much anxiety. Don't worry, my faith in Jesus Christ continues to increase.
This past 18 months has been a stretch of "real growth" for Laurie and I. We have become much more dependent on the Savior. What a great experience but boy it sure can be exhausting. My views on change have "changed" dramatically in the last 4+ years. I smile as I write this because it really has been a change for the better and the peace Laurie and I feel comes from knowing all will be well as we just stay on the path.
I was able to go through an a "spanish speaking" endowment session yesterday in the Baton Rouge temple. It was a wonderful experience. Attendance there brought me joy.
Well, time for a few pictures.
The love of my live
The loves of my life
The time of my life
I certainly was not the best father but these kids have grown up well in the face of adversity (me). They have a great Mother in Laurie.
I wish all the wonderful Mother's out there a joyous day and hold you all in high esteem.
Happy Mother's Day!
Thanks for sharing such a great testimony and tribute to Laurie and Grandma! I couldn't agree more.
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