October 12, 2014 -

It seems like I'm always talking about FAMILY and what family is. My thoughts are all over the place lately. I've written something and then gone back and deleted it several times. What do I really want to say?

This past week was Grandpa Lang's funeral. Everyone here and now everyone gone. He was a good man. A man with conviction, dedication, a hard working man. He loved routine and was committed and strong. He cared. He loved. Providing for his family and making sure they were doing well were his priority. He brought people closer to Christ by sharing his personal relationship he had with the Savior. He knew that the Savior loved and cared by helping others and he went about his life doing what he thought the Savior would do.

The Lang family has been my greatest trials and my greatest joys. I am grateful for family and what that means to me. It means you love each other, even when you don't like each other. You forgive when you've been wronged. You do your part in bringing the family together and making the sacrifices necessary. Family is when you sacrifice the little things for the greater whole.

I am so grateful that differences were put aside the past couple weeks and we were able to come together as a family. It was nice.

Thank you for being a Lang and being special. I am so proud of each of you. Many people came up to me and complimented me on my children. You do stand out. You are different. You are special. It is hard sometimes and it does take sacrifice. Thank you for loving as the Savior loves. Thank you for being the example to me and giving me strength. Live as the Savior lived. Let Him be your guide. Follow Him.

I was so touched that my parents would drive over to be a part of this event. They are wonderful people and you come from two wonderful families!

I love all of you and you are my greatest treasures!!!

xo Mommy