September 28, 2008
Dear Haley,
Hi. What’s up? I am sitting here in River Town on the bedroom deck looking out at the lights of Draper. It is very peaceful right now. I just got back from camping at San Rafael Reef. You have been there, the last time was with Josh and Heidi. Remember flying the kite from the back of the truck? While I was down there it reminded me of you and what you must be going through. I hear you are tuff and can hike like a goat, and that you are working on your self. I am glad you are taking full advantage of this once in a life time opportunity. I am very proud of you and I have a deep down feeling that you are all right. I still believe in you.
I am missing you right now. I see you, in my minds eye, happy and alert and it makes me feel better. Please know that I love you, along with so many others and that I am praying for you. You should also know that I have been praying for you since you were born and will for the rest of my earthly life. I am here for you. I hope you know that.
Well, the house project is coming along. We break ground on the new addition tomorrow (today is Sunday). A gianormous tractor is coming to dig the foundations. I had to cut all of the trees and bushes out and rip off the siding. It wasn’t too hard but then I had to cut off the back porch. You know the one with the two wood posts in the back? I took a saw and cut the whole triangle porch cover and then removed the two wood posts. The porch cove fell off with a bashing cluster crash.. smash…. No one was injured! It is fun building a house. Here are some pics:
Good luck to you this week. I look forward to hearing from you via letters from under the tarp! Please let me know what you are doing and why you are doing it. I love you a boat load (Queen Mary sized). Hang in there.
Love Dad
PS. I found one of your hairs on my shirt the other day and I thought of Chipper!!!!!