Alli and Grandpa KimJuly 22, 2007
Alli's Blessing DaySept. 2, 2007
Sunday, November 2, 2008
A little late
I know I need to do better at posting things on my blog. This post is a little late and I wasn't sure that I would be able to post it, but here goes.
Dear Kim,
October 29 was the 1 year mark of your passing. I have wanted to write you this letter since the day we found out you had cancer. But like the others, I thought I had more time. Since this time last year, I have done a lot of reflecting on the memories I have, the things I didn't get to say, and the memories we were unable to share. I just want to say thank you. Thank you for always making me feel welcome in your family. Even though you probably didn't agree with the choices I had made, you always respected and loved me. Thank you for your dry sense of humor and for always making me laugh. Thank you for the many nights that Andy and I came over just to chat. We would sit in your living room and you and Andy would talk about the most random things. Sports, work, school, whatever. I remember I would always be on the verge of crying from boredom because you always knew so much about any subject and could go on and on and on!! I am grateful for those times because I know Andy cherishes those moments. Thank you for your never ending generosity, your ability to give amazing presents and your patience. Thank you for raising a son who is so likeable, never gets angry (although he is very stubborn,) who honors his priesthood, who is not afraid to take on any task, who supports his family, and has your striking good looks! Thank you for sending Alli flowers when she was born and for standing in the circle when she was blessed. Thank you for watching over her now and for taking care of our future children. I know that you are working hard on whichever task you have been chosen for. Your legacy lives on through the amazing family you helped create. I am proud to say that you are my father-in-law. You are loved and missed!!
Love,
Mallory
P.S. Please don't teach my kids how to swear.
Dear Kim,
October 29 was the 1 year mark of your passing. I have wanted to write you this letter since the day we found out you had cancer. But like the others, I thought I had more time. Since this time last year, I have done a lot of reflecting on the memories I have, the things I didn't get to say, and the memories we were unable to share. I just want to say thank you. Thank you for always making me feel welcome in your family. Even though you probably didn't agree with the choices I had made, you always respected and loved me. Thank you for your dry sense of humor and for always making me laugh. Thank you for the many nights that Andy and I came over just to chat. We would sit in your living room and you and Andy would talk about the most random things. Sports, work, school, whatever. I remember I would always be on the verge of crying from boredom because you always knew so much about any subject and could go on and on and on!! I am grateful for those times because I know Andy cherishes those moments. Thank you for your never ending generosity, your ability to give amazing presents and your patience. Thank you for raising a son who is so likeable, never gets angry (although he is very stubborn,) who honors his priesthood, who is not afraid to take on any task, who supports his family, and has your striking good looks! Thank you for sending Alli flowers when she was born and for standing in the circle when she was blessed. Thank you for watching over her now and for taking care of our future children. I know that you are working hard on whichever task you have been chosen for. Your legacy lives on through the amazing family you helped create. I am proud to say that you are my father-in-law. You are loved and missed!!
Love,
Mallory
P.S. Please don't teach my kids how to swear.
Halloween 08
Since Mallory won't ever post stuff, I'll take the liberty. (Grandma Workman here.) Alli was the CUTEST Lion that ever walked the earth! She loved wearing her costume. She had NO CLUE about trick-or-treating, but had fun being outside with her cousins. She walked the OPPOSITE direction of anywhere we went. She struggled to take only 1 piece of candy. Finally, instead of taking a handful with the right hand, she would slowly take one piece, then hurry and shove her other hand in the bowl for more. Seriously!!! She is way to young to know how to work the system!
Going "boneless" at the ward Carnival.
Going "boneless" at the ward Carnival.
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