#18 Linda Radford

whenever i think of Carrie Rowley, i can't help but smile! i first met her at fall creek school--a bunch of homeschooling moms waiting in the parking lot for our kids to come out. once i got to know Carrie i knew i'd found a sister! we would spend more time than most laughing about the silliness of dogs (of all things!). she had two labs--Duke and Duchess, and i had whatever assortment of dogs that i had. as if half a dozen kids (each) weren't enough to tackle, we had these family dogs that really were our responsibility, not the family's, you know? we would giggle about the absurdity of it all, sometimes wondering who was more demanding, the dogs or the kids. those are my first memories of Carrie. I have sweet and touching memories of her as well--how she (along with 2 other sisters) shared the Church with me by her example of love--i've always said that i was loved into the church. i remember wonderful meals at her home that was always, always open to whoever wanted to drop in--and if you had licorice with you, you were really welcome! we have the same Mary Englebreit connection and i love that she always understood that about me. Carrie is the best friend anyone could ever have. Her love for family and Heavenly Father and people is something that i have always admired. Carrie--i love you. You are my sister and you are my friend. i miss your hugs. Have a happy birthday.
love to you always, Linda Radford