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I Don't Lose a Son - I Gain a Daughter

Can I tell you how glad I am that I am gaining such a wonderful daughter - AND she has already gone through her teenage years so bless the family who got her through that!

I have been asked several times if I have any problems over losing my son, and I can tell you right now, I don't feel like I am losing him. I am doing the same thing I have done throughout his life...I am sharing him with a whole new family. Already he has set appropriate bounds for what we talk about - and I am proud of that. I rejoice that he has found a woman whose life so closely matches his own educationally, spiritually and economically.

I have watched him for the last several years as he has matured into a man, and although I still see the baby, toddler, child, youth, young man and now the man at different times, I know that he has successfully worked his way through the stages of life in appropriate ways. Was he perfect? No. Will he be perfect? No. But I do remember when he received his blessing as an infant, he was told that he would be a joy to those who know him, and for the people I know who know him, this is true.

What do I know about my new daughter? She too has been raised to live a good life. She is from a good family, meaning they are active in their religious beliefs and share with those around them. She is a talented dancer and recently appeared in the BYU Christmas Around the World program.

The best part is our families live close enough that we can share all of Jon & Mykin's moments without fear of them having to choose. That is a great blessing.

So, don't fear I have lost my son. Rejoice that I have gained a daughter!