rful daughter-in-law. She and our son Jonathan were married in the Brisbane temple just over two years ago. Five months ago our much-loved grand-daughter, Jenna, was born.Jessima comes from a family of two children; in our family there are seven children, most of whom are very talkative and enthusiastic. It’s noisy and sometimes chaotic when we all get together. And we have always spent a lot of time together, working and playing. It might have been daunting for Jessima, and it probably was a little, at least at first.
But with a good and kind heart, Jessima has accepted our family into her own! She generously and freely shares herself and Jenna and Jonny with us. She looks for the good in us and is uncritical and positive and kind; helpful, caring and thoughtful. Our family always feels very welcome, as well as esteemed, in her home and in her life.
She is a wonderful wife and mother for Jonny and Jenna. She keeps their small home beautifully and there is always a lovely, cozy spirit there. Jonny is a better and stronger man because of her, and she makes him happy.
Our family is stronger and better and happier because of her too. Jessima has many special qualities, some of which we lack, and she is a good example to us in very many ways.
We are very grateful to have her in our lives and in our family!
What a lovely tribute to Jessima, and she looks gorgeous in that pic as she always does! You are such a lovely MIL too Sandy! You know you have to pay tribute to all your adopted sons and daughters now, don't you? No favourites now..LOL :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I don't know what to say. Thank you, but I'm not sure all that is true. You are a wonderful mother and along with my own mother, you are one I look up to. You have such a kind and loving heart and spirit. We love you lots and lots!!!!
ReplyDeleteHear hear! You're a wonderful sister in law too Jessima (although I usually just drop the in-law bit). I'm so glad you're in our family too :)
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What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful sister! I agree - I've never felt like Jessima critisised or judged me, or has done anything but love me and all of us. She is always reaching out, and inviting others to her. She is a beautiful girl, and a wonderful mother and sister and example. I hope one day I can be as quietly generous and gentle and loving and sweet as Jessima.
ReplyDeleteWe love you gorgeous, thankyou for being a wonderful sister and friend. I'm so grateful we're sealed for eternity and will get to become closer and closer. I was thinking yesterday how it feels like you were always in our family.
Love you lots xo
i love you Jessima :)
ReplyDeleteMama I gave you a blog award! :) It's on my blog xoxo
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