Brandon Moon

The most recent issue of the Ensign has a cool article featuring letters people have written to their moms and dads, thanking them for the lessons taught and the examples given. I wanted to write my own letter to my mom and dad, so they know how much I appreciate them.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Thank you so much for being such wonderful parents. As I look back at my life, I realize that so much of who I am today I owe to the example you set for me and the lessons you taught me. I have to thank you for never giving up on any of us kids. I know raising eight kids isn’t easy, but I’m so grateful for the way you’ve dedicated your lives to us. I’ve never doubted that family was the most important thing for the both of you.

Mom, thanks for being such a great example of loving everyone. No matter what I did, or what I was going through, or who my friends were, you were always there to love me. I’ve always admired the way you were so willing to serve anybody; I’ve tried to be that way myself.

Thank you for teaching me through your example the kind of woman I should look for as a wife. I know that part of the reason I ended up with someone so wonderful as Tasha is because you helped me to see what was important. Thanks for always encouraging me to be a good example and to help my friends. I love you so much!

Dad, thanks for teaching me the importance of hard work. I still hope someday that I can be as hard a worker as you. I enjoyed every opportunity I got to “help” you with a home improvement project. Because of those experiences, I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty, open things up, and figure out how to fix things.

Also, thank you for teaching me the value of humility, and for appreciating my strengths. I remember one time you came to ask me for some help with your computer. It’s not easy to admit you need help, but you still did it anyway. I love you!

Above all, thank you both for teaching me the gospel. Thanks for teaching it not only with words, but also by example. I remember coming up to your room at night to tell you I was home, and finding you both on your knees in prayer. That’s something that has always stuck with me.

Thanks for always holding FHE, even when sometimes we wanted to do something else. I don’t remember the lessons so well, but I do remember how much fun it was, and I remember the spirit that was there.

I love you mom and dad! My patriarchal blessing calls you “wonderful” and “of the salt of the earth,” and I know it’s true. Thank you so much for being such great parents!