After that I helped mom at the dance and it really was a great one. Good kids all around. And many came from all around, including Kentucky and Indiana. Not the bi-stake spread they expected.
As I was spending the afternoon, (remarkably not on a project) I was trying to catch up on some Olympics. I saw a spot on the American skeleton athlete who had finally won a medal. I knew we didn't get medals in that. So I watched and was impressed on how she conducted herself at the interviews after the race. I watched one more and just thought how she "had" to be a member. I looked it up and sure enough. She is. I then watched some more clips and interviews. I was impressed that she has worked 12 years to get an Olympic medal and at the pinnacle of her career, did two things that I think show remarkable integrity. First, she wore around her neck during interviews as well as actual competition her YW medallion complete with honor bee. It was very clear to see and worn without apology. In front of millions.. Second as she was so excited, and thanking those that supported her, her parting comment was "to all you youth out there, remember who you are and what you stand for." I was pretty impressed that someone at that high point would even think of that.
She is a mother of two, and trains in between diapers and pre-school. She missed a medal in 2010 by one tenth of a second.
It is nice to see someone who can succeed so highly, yet remain so true to the gospel and testimony. I would hope many of us can do so in our lives, work hard in this world, but always remain true to what we know of God's great plan of happiness.
Your mom is such an example. She does so much good and works so hard to do what is right. We are all blessed to have her. (especially me!).
You are doing so well and I am proud to have you as my daughter. You have and are making great choices, and I hope they continue to bless your life.
Love you,
Dad
3 John 1:4
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