My Daddy

I love my daddy so much:) I am definitely what you would call a daddy's girl (though I am close with my mom as well). He is the best dad anyone could ask for. He works so hard for our family to keep us safe and provide for us, going well beyond giving us the things that we need. He is strong and hard working, and he is the cornerstone of our family.

My dad is a priesthood holder, and I think that is the coolest thing in the whole world. He is able to bless our family in times of need and care for us. My dad carries the power and authority of God. What an amazing blessing it is to have a father who is worthy and faithful enough to hold such a thing. His testimony is always a great thing because he is not very outspoken about what he believes, but when he speaks it you know he believes it with all of his heart and there is no denying the spirit that you can feel when he shares it.

I love spending time with my daddy:) I have grown up spending countless hours fishing with him, and when I was younger, playing catch and watching him laugh his head off on the trampoline so hard that he was snorting and couldn't stand back up. I think the sound of my dad laughing if my favorite sound in the whole world. He is a Lt. Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, so he doesn't have the occasion to laugh very often. But I love it when he smiles, and when he laughs I can't help but to smile myself...especially when he thinks the most random things are hilarious:)

I love him so much=] I am really glad that we were able to move to AL where he couldn't get deployed. My dad plays such a huge role in my life, and I don't know what I would do if he wasn't around. I am so proud of him, and I am proud to call him my dad. No matter where I am, or how big I get, I will always be his little girl!

I love you, daddy! Happy Father's Day!!

For my husband (2)

Love,

I have been thinking about you some more lately. You are always on my mind, but it has been more frequent these last few weeks. When I have rough days I wish you were here to put your arms around me. I know that they will soon enough be a safe haven for me. I can't wait for the comfort in knowing that you are with me through everything. 

Sometimes life is funny, and by funny, I mean hard. I know that things aren't just going to automatically become perfect when you come into my life. Like I said in my last letter to you, I know it will be trying at times, but we will overcome all obstacles together. We may change along the way, we may fight, we might grow closer together--but I know that in the end I will always be there for you, just like I have faith that you will be for me. 

I know that right now I am not ready for you. "You're a mountain I can't climb yet." I don't know if I am keeping you waiting--I apologize for that again. I know that I will more fully be able to appreciate everything you are when we are finally together because of the things that are happening in my life. 

I smile to myself as I read this message, checking it for spelling errors and things of that sort, because I wonder if you will ever see these. Will I remember writing them when we are together? Are you reading them soon after they are written? I wonder what you think of these notes. Do you find me odd, or do you understand the small comfort I have in writing you? If you find me odd, it's alright--I am sure it will not be the first or last time. I really do find refuge in these letters to you.

I love you so much:) I have a lot of reasons to, even though we haven't met. I mean them with all of my heart. It would take forever to list them off, there are so many. For now, I will let Avril list some of them for me. Please don't give up on me. 

Love,

Your Future Wife.

P.S. I love you.