My dear daughter Tarra was born in my 30Th year in this life. My only baby born a week late and and almost 9 pounds to boot. But by far the easiest because by May 30Th 1986 the epidural was invented and praise the Lord it was. It worked so well I think Brian did more by getting me to push. She was my baby and her siblings baby sister. She was a fast learner just like her little son Joshua is. The influence of siblings and her parents made it good for Tarra growing up. All though a certain brother did a lot of teasing when ever we got into a car. Tarra missed a lot of kindergarten because of sore throat and infected tonsils. That's when our chiropractor, Dr. Steve Taylor came into our lives. He saved her tonsils and have helped the whole family for almost 20 years now. Tarra learned well in school until boys came into the picture. That's when I sent her off reluctantly to Virginia to get married. Little did we know what adventures were in store for us. From Virginia to San Diego, California where her navy husband Daniel was assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan. We watched our baby girl turn into a mature married woman fast. Tarra set up home there for three years until she was pregnant with Kelsy. That's when she came back to Utah to be with family while Daniel was out to sea. It was a very special time for her family to have her there at Kelsy's birth. Daniel finished his four years in the Navy and they settled in Salt Lake City.
Next they settled in Nampa, Idaho to stay with Daniel's mother. That's where our first grandson was born, little Joshua. Clearfield, Utah was next because they wanted to help take care of me. And that's where we are today, December 8th 2010. Tarra and Daniel are definitely a godsend along with Kelsy and Joshua. They have been taking care of me for over a year now. They have been there for my care and all I can do is write my thanks and express my love. I think I even love Meg, their big, big, big dog. That's saying a lot because my family will know I have not been a fan of big dogs.
I've watched Tarra sew, cook, clean, canning, computer, and mother her kids. I've watched Daniel cook, clean,do gardening, mow the lawn, cut down our huge dead pine tree and be a Father to his kids.
My wish for you is to stay strong in the church, Daniel thank you for honoring your Priesthood, and just keep learning like you are. Love mom
