Hey Debbie,
We've often been a few weeks or months away from each other in big milestones--guess this big birthday is no different. We graduated high school the same year, got married pretty close to each other and we both will have daughters as freshmen at BYU this Fall. We've been to Grandma and Grandpa Boyce's house together, EFY, baby showers and several family reunions. I remember you giving me fashion and hair stylying tips in the basement of Grandma and Grandpa's house, letting me read letters from your 13/14 year-old boyfriend, getting a lecture from your Dad about listening to uplifting music when Chicago's "Stay the Night" was on the radio. I remember flirting with boys as we toured around Salt Lake City together that summer. I remember writing each other after our Nauvoo family reunion, using all my cutest stationary I had gotten for my birthday one year.
Probably the thing I treasure most about knowing you is the example you've set for facing adversity. I talked to Susie after she has come to your house right after the triplets were born. Of course it was all overwhelming and Susie, as your closest sister was probably more concerned than anyone. She told me as she held those babies she looked up and saw the "No Toil or Labor Fear" placard above your mantle and just broke down and sobbed. I've never forgotten that image she described. It has sustained me in my own personal toils and labors. It's been a good motto to recall. I'm glad you've lived it!
I'm glad you are able to enjoy some sweet fruits of so much toil and labor in your life. I'm so happy you have sweet family and friends to surround you. You truly are an inspiration to many.
All my love,
April
We've often been a few weeks or months away from each other in big milestones--guess this big birthday is no different. We graduated high school the same year, got married pretty close to each other and we both will have daughters as freshmen at BYU this Fall. We've been to Grandma and Grandpa Boyce's house together, EFY, baby showers and several family reunions. I remember you giving me fashion and hair stylying tips in the basement of Grandma and Grandpa's house, letting me read letters from your 13/14 year-old boyfriend, getting a lecture from your Dad about listening to uplifting music when Chicago's "Stay the Night" was on the radio. I remember flirting with boys as we toured around Salt Lake City together that summer. I remember writing each other after our Nauvoo family reunion, using all my cutest stationary I had gotten for my birthday one year.
Probably the thing I treasure most about knowing you is the example you've set for facing adversity. I talked to Susie after she has come to your house right after the triplets were born. Of course it was all overwhelming and Susie, as your closest sister was probably more concerned than anyone. She told me as she held those babies she looked up and saw the "No Toil or Labor Fear" placard above your mantle and just broke down and sobbed. I've never forgotten that image she described. It has sustained me in my own personal toils and labors. It's been a good motto to recall. I'm glad you've lived it!
I'm glad you are able to enjoy some sweet fruits of so much toil and labor in your life. I'm so happy you have sweet family and friends to surround you. You truly are an inspiration to many.
All my love,
April
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