For Sue

As those of you who have read Sue's blog and followed our crazy adventure, Sue has talked a lot about the things that I have done.  The bishop stuff, the college, the student teaching, the prosecuting, and everything else.  What she hasn't talked about is that she was involved every step of the way.

Seminaries and Institutes say that they don't hire individuals, they hire couples.  Sue went to the classes with me.  She had to be interviewed by representatives from the head office.  She had to be interviewed by a General Authority.  She was part of the process from the beginning.  So on top of all the extra works he had to do at home to compensate for my busier schedule, she had to subject herself to outside scrutiny.

I was never worried about that aspect of the hiring process because, well, Sue is wonderful.  She accomplishes anything that she puts her mind to.  She is the most kind, thoughtful person I know.  In fact, she is the reason people love us here in St. George.  Her thoughtfulness, cards, gifts, and treats are always going around the ward.

She is beautiful, inside and out.

She is a wonderful mother.  Our children love her with all their hearts.  Sometimes they love her a little too much, and they should really just come sit with me, but it is a tribute to the type of mother she is.

She uses her talent to create a home of beauty and rest for her family.  Our house is always taken care of, and she has used her artistic talent to enhance our living experience.

She never misses a day helping our family maintain its spiritual grounding.  She never forgets scriptures, prayers, family home evening, or temple attendance.  She seeks out her ancestors and she looks for ways to teach her own family.

I love Sue, she is a mother who I am proud to honor this day.

Happy Mother's Day.