Grandma Susie has been here for the last three months or so. It has been wonderful. She has developed a unique relationship with each of the boys, seen them accomplish their daily achievements and sometimes even do some fantastic things. Mackay earned his Red Belt level two the other day. Brigham and David were both featured in the regional art show on the riverwalk in downtown Milton today. She stayed with them last weekend when Michelle and I drove to Texas to be part of Bob Burton's endowment session; they learned Granny Law and how to work. And they got to play extra tech. All three of them have enjoyed many weekend sleepovers in her RV, but David is the one who requests it more than the rest. It's been wonderful.
Today she gave something to them that I appreciate very much and hope they will remember in their hearts for the rest of their lives. We went to church and it was her last fast and testimony meeting here in Florida. About half way through she walked to the pulpit and bore her testimony. It was very sweet. Susan loves me very much, she loves these boys very much and she is forever grateful to Michelle for all the hard work she has put in to making all these men so much better than they were when she found them. It's not every day that you get the privilege of hearing your mother/grandmother/mother-in-law stand before God and the world and profess her love for you and her conviction of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It was very good for all of us to hear and be a part of. It was sweet. When she approached her seat, coming down from the front, DTB and CMB both intercepted her in the aisle way with a giant hug. They have grown to love her, in no small part due to her efforts to just be here and spend this bulk time with them.
I would hope that my boys know that along with Grandma's testimony they can take comfort and refuge in mine and their mother's. We love them very much, we love our Savior and we look forward to the day that we can all rest in his loving arms again.
2 years ago
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