#39 Deanna Walliser

Dearest Carrie Lyn;

First I want to say that the most wonderful gift to me, and all mankind is the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

Second most wonderful gift to me was the birth of Carrie Lyn a precious little bundle, all wrapped in flawless flesh, with a beauty that can't be put into words, but felt deep within the heart, my heart always.

A special spirit that was good and sweet, now is great and sweeter, will become greater and the sweetest.

Carrie Lyn you are a caring soul with deep feelings for others, you share your remarkable talents to uplift others, even when you need uplifting.
I was so concerned about you Carrie in your teen years, worried about losing you to the world. I fasted and prayed many days to our Heavenly Father for you, our Heavenly Father knew how special you are and what you could do, he answered my prayers and here you are that special young girl only now she's a very special fifty year old woman.

Your heart is big I'm glad it is inflatable so it gets bigger and bigger just don't let it pop.

Remember when I made you that orange and white outfit with fringe you pick the fabric, you loved it thought you were right in style (you were) then a few years later you said how could I have let you wear such clothes. (Oh how times change.)
You might not know this but when you left home because Dad was upset and angry about you being pregnant you were staying at the Shorts I think. We were driving down Highway 9 and saw you walking I asked Dad to find it in his heart to forgive, and bring you back home so he did, I'm so glad he did. You know how moms are, they have a love like yours, never ending, always helping and forgiving and finding the good.

You are bone of my bone flesh of my flesh your body was created by your dad and me. But your special wonderful spirit that lives in that body was created by your Heavenly Father and he in his love for me blessed me with your care.

I only wished I would have done better than I did, believe me I'm not going to complain, you are my joy and happiness in that little girl, that grew into a wonderful lady that's my daughter (who could want more).

I loved working with you in Relief Society we were a great team, we did the best dinners and brunches ever. My cooking your decorating will go down in history as putting our talents to good use and showing our gratitude to our Savior for blessing us with them keep up the good work.

Our turns at Bunco were up there with the best of them, food and prizes oh what fun we had.

Fifty's not so bad, if I were fifty, OH when I was fifty what energy I had, just be happy you're not seventy yet.

I love you with a love so deep and strong that there is no power on earth that can destroy it or diminish it.

Happy Birthday
Loving you forever
your grateful Mom

P.S. A list of some things we did
1. picking blackberries on Park Dr.
2. going to the river in the summer
3. eating our plums and peaches
4. growing and eating the best tomatoes ever
5. stacking, and making wood piles
6. loving Uncle Bill
7. lots more but I need you to remind me. The list of good things would be very long.