Happy Birthday Dad!

I just wanted to pay a tribute to my dad. Over the last 3 years our relationship has been deeply enriched and we've been able to talk openly like never before. I'm so grateful to have him in my life. I didn't have a very positive relationship with him growing up but with the power of the atonement all things are possible! I now consider him a close friend and I'm so grateful that he's been willing to grow with me so that we could forgive each other and "re-start" our relationship. Sunday was his 66th Birthday and we were able to have him over that night for some brownies and ice-cream. We visited quite a while as a family and then Jason and Josh needed to get to bed but Dad and I talked until after midnight. It was seriously the best conversation I've ever had with him. We were both able to open up like we've never been able to before and talk about hard things w/o either of us getting offended. It was so healing. He's currently called as a service missionary for a seminary program in American Fork helping students with disabilities. His attitude about life and his countenance has just brightened so much. I'm so happy for him. Its been such an immense positive change! So Dad, if you ever read my blog, I want you to know how much I love you and thank you for being engaged in my life! xoxo