Our biggest fan! - Laurel

I honestly believe that there has never been a dad more proud of their children than our dad! During those stressful high school years, when everyone's opinion of you is such a big part your life, Dad made sure we each knew how much he loved us and how special he thought we were! Even though he worked 6 days a week with very long hours each day, he still tried to be at every one of our choir concerts and play performances. And you always knew where Dad was sitting, even if you couldn't see him! You could hear him...hear him cheering and clapping louder than anyone else! I LOVED walking over to Dad at the end of a performance! He always had the biggest smile on his face and would give you a big hug and kiss on the cheek and tell you how WONDERFUL you did! What I really appreciate is that Dad made me feel just as important and special as Tim and Sarah. Even though I never had lead roles in the plays or did solo performances like they did, he made me feel that I was just as good as they were! I think Dad knew that I often felt like I lived in Tim and Sarah's shadows, and he did his best to make sure I knew just how proud he was of me! Me...his quite, never says much, off to the side little girl! Dad, I know you love me! I have ALWAYS known you love me! You have done such an AMAZING job of showing that love! You continue to show that love everyday! I feel like every time I talk to you, all you do is tell me how much you love and admire me and how very proud you are of me! You are the father we all needed, Dad! You are OUR patriarch, just like Lehi! You have led and continue to lead us through this wilderness of life! We could not have asked for a better leader! I LOVE YOU, Dad!!!