I just read Lisa's blog about how much she loves and respects her parents and how grateful she is for their example and it reminded me how I was feeling about 17 months ago when my parents were about to leave, so if you're not a fan of sappy sentimentality, now would be your cue to leave and come back for tomorrow's blog.
A couple weeks ago Travis taught Sunday School (he's quite good) and in his lesson he read the letter that he wrote to mom and dad at duck beach before they left. I had forgotten how touching it was as he read about how much he loved them and the kind of example they were for us, and how they were his best friends and practically perfect in every way. Obviously there are always flaws in all human relationship, but from a parent perspective I can't think of any two who have tried harder, given more, or lived as better examples of Christ-like lives.
I was just thinking the other day about how dad is often recognized in the business world by colleagues and church-folk, etc..for the ways he's touched their lives, but mom probably has no idea the depth and breadth of the people she's touched. So this blogs for you!
People that only come in contact with mom once love her. I was remembering how Mike Bell in DC was telling me dish for dish the meals that mom prepared when he came to our house 8 years ago and how great it was and how he wanted to marry someone like her. And how a friend I just ran in to (ED) from my freshman year of college wanted to know with his first breath -"How's Delsa?" Before he even asked what was new in my life he asked about you. It must feel good to know that people you probably haven't thought about in 15 years, still think of you. I can't think of one person who has crossed your path that you haven't touched and made them feel loved and special. You have a gift, and I know you are currently touching hundreds of more lives on the other side of the world - I witnessed it in the missionaries reactions to you. (And in that crazy investigator who looked like Albert Einstein and pushed me out of the way to get to you.)
So, I realize this is neither light, nor funny, or maybe even interesting to most of you, but it's from the heart and it was time for a little shout out. In the interest of recognition and not being too sappy I will remind everyone that not only has mom touched everyone she's come in contact with, but chances are she has also flashed them. If there was ever a contest for most likely to take her clothes off in public unintentionally, the prize would have to go to you mom. I love you.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
S/S/S (Sorry So Sappy, not Short)
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Delsa is one of my role models as well, so you can add me to the long list of people whose lives she's touched.
I don't think anyone can meet Delsa and not fall in love with her. I always felt at home in her house. She has a way of making everyone feel like family. And I'm sure she's really going to appreciate that last comment.
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH how I LOVE Delsa! Amen for the well deserved praise Shauri. Delsa has touched my life in many ways - AND she appreciates my jokes. She's an A++++++ in my book. Keep those flashdances comin'!
That last comment doesn't sound quite right, but you get the picture.
Oh, those are plus signs. It took me a good 2 minutes of staring to figure out if I missed some inside joke about mom being an asshole or if it stood for something else. You never know, mom and Kris have a pretty random funny past.
Anyway... I agree. I love you mama. Naked or clothed.
Okay Kristin I about peed my pants when I read your comment. Totally took me by surprise. You're awesome. As is Delsa and Bob. Those missionaries are so blessed to be led by such amazing examples.
Wow. wow. That's it. I don't even know what to say, because right now I'm too busy picturing MOM's reaction when she reads what Kristin wrote. And believe me it's F+++++++ funny.
Okay, as if I don't cry enough here at every meeting I go to. I didn't expect the tears to flow as I read a blog. You are all so kind. Shauri, you are such a sweet, sensitive daughter. I miss you so much. I miss all of you so much.
I'll have you know I haven't removed my clothes my accident once since arriving here.
Kristin, I don't know what you say about your comment other than it made me laugh out loud. Good material - now go get your eyes checked. ( :
Add me to the list of Delsa fans. I was only there for a weekend or two many years ago, and I still remember how good the food was as well. Ha. I laughed when you brought up the flashdancing.... I remember those stories.
I just tried to email you 2x to that email address but they came back undeliverable. So, tell me about the hat hat matchy match.
AMEN! I LOVE Delsa Quinn! I remember a Delsa moment that I'm not sure I ever mentioned... When we went to Kristin's wedding in the S.D. temple I saw her sitting at the bottom of the staircase that leads to the changing rooms. The temple workers had already escorted Kristin into another room and she was waiting there alone. She was obviously emotional and she had tears in her eyes. For some reason, there wasn't anyone else around (weird) but I saw her there and walked up to her and gave her a hug. I imagined what it could've been like to have my own mother at my wedding, but it was a hopeful example that one day, I'll be in Delsa's spot...and I can't finish that thought because none of my kids are allowed to leave me. So anyway, I'm sure there are millions of other instances when Delsa has been an example and she has NO idea.
This is Xochi, by the way. I found your blog from Kristin's and can't help myself from reading your hilarious blog. It will be part of my daily routine, so please, keep it coming. no pressure.
And Kristin, well I just busted out laughing and my girls came running to the computer saying, "What? What's so funny? Let me see." And I had to shew them away because of your A++++++ comment. Too funny.
...and that's my essay by Xochi Anson.
Who's Delsa?
xochitl--WELCOME! I'm so glad to hear from you. I love that of all the blogs I've written the one inspiring the most comments is the sappy delsa one. Let that be a lesson to her! ;) How are you and where are you??
Brian H- You're a dork. Don't even play like the Kingston Trio/gum moment didn't impact your life.
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