I hope I this all will make sense and that it comes out how I want it to. Good thing for spell check cause these tears are hard to see through.
7 Years ago I moved into the 16th ward. You all know how hard that is. Well this lady to my left in the picture, Helen introduced herself and welcomed me into the ward. I knew then I wanted to get to know her. She had an amazing glow to her. She made everyone feel welcomed and loved.
A few years later I was kind of forced to sit down and visit with her and I couldn't be more happy that I did. I was going through a rough time in my life and she was the PERFECT person to help me get to where and who I am today. She never once judged me, put me down, make me feel any different about myself other than positive. I could call her day or night and she would drop everything to run over. She was my shoulder to cry on, and would cry right along with me. She is my ROCK!
I love how much she loves the gospel. . Nothing stood in her way from attending church or any church activities. She has been a great example to me in that way.
She has been through so much with me and my family from adoptions to building our home. I thought it was tough moving a town away from her. No she is leaving me for a YEAR to sever a LDS Mission, I know a year isn't long but it seems like eternity. I thought I would take it much easier than I have. But I have found that emotional baby in me. I've tried to deny it, hide the emotions, try not to think about it but nothing is working. I am going to miss this mom, grandmother to my kids, rock in my life, and best friend so much. My new thought is the faster she leaves the faster she will come home. I know I am being very selfish and I know there is a girl in Washington that needs the tender, selfless, kind, caring, loving Helen that I have had the opportunity to know. I am so proud of her for making this big decision in her life. She is going to be AMAZING!
Helen,
Thank you for EVERYTHING! Thank you for loving me as your own, thank you for loving my kids as your own, they sure love their Grandma & Grandpa Evans. Thank you for being you. Thank you for showing me what joys and blessings can come into your life by living the gospel. Thank you for the late night visits and for holding my hand when needed.
I wish you the best on your mission. I know you will be great and this next year will fly.
I love you as my own mom.
Love your daughter Camille
