Day ??? - Steven!

I was going to title this Steven the Stalker - but any of you who know the story, know he really was never a stalker! I just had a daughter who played a little too hard to get for almost too long, but luckily she came to her senses quick enough to bless our family with Steve. Rachel asked me the other day if I knew how lucky I was to have such good priesthood holder son in laws, because in Brad's profession he is very aware of those who don't treat their wives so well. It made me realize I definitely need to give them their own day in my gratitude journal! I have been so grateful for Steve in our family. At first it was very hard for me because I was sure he would take her away and who knew when I would see her. It has been much the opposite, he has been so supportive of our family, it's kind of like when you have a child and you can't remember what it was like without them. He was trained so well by his family and had such nice manners so much so that he called me Sister Lowe (which always makes me feel so old - wait! Maybe I am old!) I have appreciated watching him help Emily strenthen her testimony. What greater gift! AND....he is the best at helping me get my family names temple work done! He is a doting father, and when I have a family meal, it's hard to function without him and Dean there to help in the kitchen! I really missed them at Thanksgiving! Thank goodness for Grandma Dorothy and Aunt Christine!
I have been a little preoccupied with thoughts of my friends and sister who were taken from this world so prematurely and it has caused me to ponder on whether I have taken the time to sufficiently express and show my love and gratitude for people in my life. Each time I sit down to do one of these blogs, I think of more and more people I want to recognize and should I ever be taken prematurely - I would want them to know of their influence on me. So Steve - today is your day! I love you.