In spite of your difficult children, you have come through 90 years in remarkable condition. When I think back over my growing up years, it is a wonder that you survived. When we kids get together and reminisce about our early years, more and more confessions come forth. You certainly were a tolerant mom. Thank you for letting us learn by trial and error, and showing us your love and understanding. You always let us know what you expected from us, and we tried not to let you down. You taught us to make good choices, and helped give us self confidence. I have two great brothers, and one great sister. We were all unique, yet you and Dad managed to keep us on the right track. You even opened up your home to James T. when he needed surrogate parents. He also is eternally grateful to you.I have great childhood memories of such things as visits to Riverside to see Grandma Ward, reunions in Logan Canyon, fishing trips to Henry's Lake on opening, day, fishing trips to Yellowstone Lake at Fishing Bridge, riding on the sand dunes in our old Jeep pickup, playing in the pool at Fullmer's Beach, etc. Other not so fun memories include getting bucked off of our horse Echo with Scott on behind me, watching the tornado pass within a quarter mile of our home, seeing the tractor seat come off while Dad was bringing the Moline back from Mud Lake, and many other life changing dramas. Through it all, you have helped me appreciate life for it's great and not so great events. When trying times have come, such as the Teton Dam flood, we were able to accept and rebound. Just like you always taught us to do. Thanks to the flood, you had to move and rebuild. That was fortunate for us because you became our next door neighbor. We all look forward to more exciting times with our mom. Have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I love and appreciate you.
Love,
Neal
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