April 7, 1962

With his usual foresight, Dad suggested more than once that we as a family should celebrate April 7th, the day he was baptized.  With my usual lack of foresight, we never really did.  So I'm celebrating now.

After all, this was the way he repaid his relatives for the rich heritage he was born into.  His Patriarchal Blessing says, "Your lineage has been guarded."  To my children, that means yours has been, too.

First among his gifts to his relatives was his baptism.  That opened the door for all of them to have the eternal gifts promised by following the Savior.  His other gifts were each of you.

(Photo: This was a nice trip, camping at the beach in March.  Despite gray weather, we had a good time.  And the Burnses sent us on our way with St. Patrick's Day treats--a couple of grocery bags with all "green" snacks--7-Up, onion flavored chips, fudge mint cookies, etc.)