Every little girl should grow up with a dad like mine. I saw a vinyl lettering sign the other day that was for a little girl's room that said "Prince Charming did come - it was Daddy!" Growing up, that phrase is how I felt about my dad. Too me, there was no one stronger, more handsome or more invincible than him. I knew that when I was with him, he would protect me and keep me safe.
My dad has a strong testimony of the gospel. Over a year ago, at Peyton's blessing, he bore his testimony so that his children and grandchildren would know of his love of the gospel. I cannot express to you the Spirit that was felt not only by me but by my boys as well. Recently, Bryson, who really struggles with bearing his testimony because he gets overcome with emotion and the Spirit, bore his testimony again. I was very simple and sweet. I told him later how proud I was of him – and he commented “I remembered what Grampy said about a testimony is the things you know to be true – not a whole long talk – just a simple testimony. So that is what I focused on.” I am so grateful for a father and Grampy to my boys who continues to teach them even though he many not know it. They know without a doubt that their Grampy knows that the church is true and loves the gospel with all of his might. What a gift he has given to his children and grandchildren!
