Welcome to our family.  The joy you bring everyone is indescribable.  Having just come from Heavenly Father, I have to ask you...how's Grandpa Glen?  What does Heaven smell like?  What's the best book in Heaven?  Best food?  I know that sounds silly, but I have those questions   because you're here.  You remind me that Heaven is a real place.   I'm glad you chose to come.  I'm learning how much better I want to be.  For you.  For our family.   This world is a mix of wonder, joy, and a fair measure of pain and sorrow.  I want to protect you from that.  To keep you safe.  To shelter you.  But I can't.   It would be unfair.  It's not part of the plan.  So...I pledge that I will do all in my power to serve you, to teach  you and show you all that I can.   You have amazing parents.  Your father, my son, is a worthy priesthood holder.  The spirit resides with him - he is worthy to go to the temple w...
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