Monday, December 28, 2009

My Darling Baby Girl, Abbey

To my middle daughter Abbey,
Happy birthday my sweet. You have such a wonderful personality and such a beautiful smile. I love you more than life itself. I can't believe you are turning 7 years old today. It just seems like yesterday I was holding you in my arms and rocking you to sleep while singing "Take me out to the ballgame."

I know life can be hard as the middle child. You feel like mommy and daddy don't love you because we are busy discplining your older sister or wrestling with your twin sisters, but know this, mommy and daddy love you with all our hearts. You are as precious to us as the love of our Savior is precious to us.

I want to impart some wisdom unto you on this special day. Be Patient. Be patient with your sisters, your mother, your father, and most of all with your Father in heaven. I know that he answers prayers and he know the wantings of your heart. Be patient and he will answer those prayers. He answered mine when he gave me you for my daughter. I will forever be in debt to our Heavenly Father for such a precious gift.

I bear my testimony to you, my dear sweet daughter, that I know our Savior lives. I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is the true church of Christ. I love the savior with all my heart. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I know that Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God and that President Thomas Monson is our prophet today. I know that by following the principles set forth by Christ, we can all be much happier.

Please know how much I love you and I hope you have a wonderful day on this your Birthday.

Love always and forever,

Your Father