Here's what she wrote on the back:
Dear Mom,
Happy 54th
birthday! This picture meant a lot to me when you showed it to me on our annual
Beehive Bazaar day at The Porch on Main. When I was nineteen years old, I
received my endowments in the Timpanogos temple. You were there every step of
the way and made me feel at ease and were so willing to answer my questions.
That was a bonding experience as I learned from you and felt comforted by your
knowledge, patience, kindness, and experience. I remember feeling so grateful
for you that day. The Timpanogos temple is also where you served as an
ordinance worker and initiatory coordinator. Throughout your service there I
attended the temple many times. I cannot express how much I enjoyed seeing your
beautiful, smiling face when I entered the Lord’s house. You set such an
example to me of faith, diligence, and love. You never complained about waking
up early, giving up your day, or any of the inconveniences that serving may
have given. Even when going through a personal trial you didn’t give up on
serving in the temple. You taught me so much through your example. Seeing you
in the temple each Wednesday morning would brighten my day and fill my soul
with immense feelings of love for the incredible mother that I have, you. I
hope that every time you look at this picture you think about how much I truly look
up to and love you and that you’ll remember that I will do anything for you.
Love,
Her other gift to me was this willow statue, which is entitled "Close to me." It says "together or apart, always close to me." I'm so thankful for Jenny and her gifts to me, what a sweet daughter. And those are the flowers that Hillary gave me for my birthday behind.
