Joanie Babes!
I wish i was there to give you a gigantic hug
and tell you that everything I learned about being a mom
I have learned from you!
Thank you for always having a listening ear and
great advice and instruction on everything
from laundry to that day's spiritual thought.
Thanks for always making us feel welcome and at home
at your house. We are counting down the days to get there.
Hope you have had a fabulous mother's day.
I know my opinion is bias but
YOU ARE THE
BEST MOM EVER!!!
love JULI
Mom (Linda),
I owe most of the successes in my life to you (and dad) and the lessons that us kids were taught growing up in our little world in Joseph City. I don't know if it was ever actually communicated, but we just knew what was expected of us as Linda and Richard Miller's children. With that being said i realize that there were several occasions where I tested the boundaries of these expectations and i'm forever grateful that you guys hung with me and responded with love and encouragement. I think of where i am at in life and it is hard for me to comprehend...although i still have a lot of growing up to do. Thanks for teaching me how to survive out in the world (as i think back on our childhood i realize it was very Tom Sawyer-esque) and teaching how to laugh and make others laugh. There are lots of laughs to come. I love you very much and always look forward to my visits to the Joe C where i can get out of the rat race for awhile and remember my roots.
John Fairbanks Miller (the 4th child)

thanks so much for the great words and honor of being your mother.
ReplyDeleteRaising you was a joy and a challenge. I had lots of help from your dad and others in this little pioneer community that loved you and watched out for you. I have loved you from the first moment you were born and been proud of you for all your life. thanks for being my son and touching my life with your personality and thoughtfulness on my behalf. You have a special way of expressing your love.................i am so proud of you and juli and your sweet family. you have a wonderful future............love mom