A note from my Mom

I was cleaning off our computer desk last week and I came across this note my mom had mailed to my family. It is maybe a couple years old but the message was neat. I had tucked it away and it was great to come across it and read it. I have read it several times since I found it.

"Dear Kids-It's early January, I'm feeling reflective and I guess I just felt the need to let each of you know how blessed I feel! For some reason this past Christmas just felt so good. I was touched over and over again, feeling so lucky and thankful for the family which I have been blessed with. I have always felt you were my best friends, I have always enjoyed just being with you-there is no one I would rather spend time with. Now I see all of you wanting to be together-It makes me so happy. I know that is exactly how Heavenly Father intended for families to be. As we travel through this earthly existence we need others around us who will love us no matter how "bratty" we may behave at times. Have you ever really thought about the support system you each have? It is an awesome thought! Each one of you has has wonderful qualities that others can appreciate and learn from. As the new year begins I would encourage you to each go forward-continue to love and support one another-never let anything break that bond. Set goals and reach beyond your comfort zones and make the very most of this year. Love your children, teach them, spend time with them, put them first in your life and if you do I promise you someday you will be able to look back and feel good about the job you did-you will be able to look forward to a peaceful and happy existence surrounded by the ones you have loved and nurtured. Love, Mom"