Twenty-three years ago, I gave birth to a beautiful girl.
Only Heavenly Father knew how much she would change my world.
Three months after she was born, our great journey began.
For three years she melted everyone’s hearts in Deutschland.
Life for her couldn’t get much better, playing in the Oklahoma rain.
But soon it was cut short because her Daddy had to go fight Saddam Hussein.
Back to Boise she went for six months, to live with family, it was bitter cold.
Grandparents gushed over how she was the best behaved three and a half year old.
Soon, she became a big sister, wanting to be just like her Mommy and breastfeed.
In Texas she received 1st prize for a drawing at school. That’s my girl, yes indeed.
After returning to Idaho, she explored soccer, jump-roping and swimming.
Brimming with talent, junior high and high school brought track, volleyball, art and singing.
Excited to move on, it was then time to go to college; BYU was her choice.
Does she know I cried all the way home from Provo? But soon there was a reason to rejoice.
She met a righteous, worthy companion there during her first days away from home.
“Jonathan Evans is his name, Mom, he’s from Canada and wants us to make a life of our own.”
Then it was time for her to receive a precious gift from God above.
Sweet Ethan Patrick Evans brought to her life celestial love.
Now her journey continues in California where there is waves and sunshine.
Dearest Tara, you have been so blessed, know that everything will be just fine.
Love you lots and lots!! Mom
Only Heavenly Father knew how much she would change my world.
Three months after she was born, our great journey began.
For three years she melted everyone’s hearts in Deutschland.
Life for her couldn’t get much better, playing in the Oklahoma rain.
But soon it was cut short because her Daddy had to go fight Saddam Hussein.
Back to Boise she went for six months, to live with family, it was bitter cold.
Grandparents gushed over how she was the best behaved three and a half year old.
Soon, she became a big sister, wanting to be just like her Mommy and breastfeed.
In Texas she received 1st prize for a drawing at school. That’s my girl, yes indeed.
After returning to Idaho, she explored soccer, jump-roping and swimming.
Brimming with talent, junior high and high school brought track, volleyball, art and singing.
Excited to move on, it was then time to go to college; BYU was her choice.
Does she know I cried all the way home from Provo? But soon there was a reason to rejoice.
She met a righteous, worthy companion there during her first days away from home.
“Jonathan Evans is his name, Mom, he’s from Canada and wants us to make a life of our own.”
Then it was time for her to receive a precious gift from God above.
Sweet Ethan Patrick Evans brought to her life celestial love.
Now her journey continues in California where there is waves and sunshine.
Dearest Tara, you have been so blessed, know that everything will be just fine.
Love you lots and lots!! Mom
2 comments:
GREAT! I can't get ready for work and apply makeup while I'm crying!
MY MOM IS THE BEST.... just putting that out there.
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