Gift from my Step-sister

After my father died, I was given this gift of photographs.  I treasure them, and wish to share them with you, so you can see what I missed. I am not sure of their ages. Perhaps you can know from looking at these. 

1968 - Baptized in the Lutheran Church

It gives me joy to know that their grandmother gave them knowledge of Jesus Christ, as far as she understood him. She did that for me as well. I do thank her for that. That planted the seed. 

23 December 1971

3 March 1973

November 1971

1974-1975 school year

Families are so important. It gives me joy to know that they survived and found a form of happiness. In this time in history, even abusive mothers are allowed to at least visit their children. Drug addicts can see their children. Yet, for me, who was none of the above - nothing. 

I know that if I serve a faithful Mission I shall be reunited with my children. I was blessed to see them once in 1989 just prior to the end of my Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day-saint s ended. 

For me, life is a mission. I came to earth to gain a body and be tested. I have done both, and now my goal is endure well until I am reunited with those whom I love that love me. 

Fathers, Love your children's mothers. Mothers, Love your Husbands. Children, Love your parents. Forgiveness is vital in this world. Understanding who you are can help you to be safe in spite of difficulties. Know that I love you and always will. 

Thank you to my step-sister for keeping track of my little ones when I could not. Thank you for these treasures. 

All those who know: please, do not keep children away from a mother who loves them. Grief can destroy lives.