"The fight for freedom is God's fight.
So when a man stands for freedom he stands with God.
And as long as he stands for freedom he stands with God.
And were he to stand alone he would still stand with God.
A man will be eternally vindicated and rewarded for his stand for freedom."
--Ezra Taft Benson

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Gifts from Daddy

My sweet husband was able to send our daughters each a handmade purse from jail.  He had one of his fellow prisoners make these purses for him.  He was able to trade his commissary items for these purses.  I told Dave he should wait for Christmas for me to give them to the girls but he was too excited for his little girls to get them.  Below is a letter that Dave wrote to his daughters when he sent the package:

My dear sweet daughters,

I know it ain't much but I hope you enjoy your hand crafted paper purse made by one of my fellow prisoners.  I love and miss each one of you so very, very much.  You are my little girls and always will be even when you grow into adults.  I want you to always remember how special you are to me, your mom and our Heavenly Father.  Never compromise your standards and you will always be happy.  As sisters always have each others back and take good care of each other all of your lives.  You are sisters for a reason.  Be kind and respectful of each other and serve one another often.  My life has been so sweetly blessed to have each of you as my daughters.  You all have been special blessings from heaven.  I have enjoyed the very special times we've had together.  I have loved every moment with you from the instant you each were born.  You are all so cute and special to me.  I will forever cherish the sweet love you have given to me.  I am so blessed to have daughters like you.

Love Dad

After I read the letter I noticed one of our little girls crying.  She just kept saying that it wasn't fair and she just wants her daddy to come home. The girls all love their purses and cherish them because they are from their daddy.  They show them off to anyone that comes to the house.  They love their daddy and they know without a doubt that their daddy loves them.  Please continue to pray for all the little children and their daddies who are away from each other at this time that they will be able to be reunited together soon.




I am so amazed at the talent that this man has who made these purses.  He is amazing to be able to take paper and trash and make them in a beautiful gift.
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11 comments:

  1. JanaeOctober 16, 2016 at 8:33 PM

    I love them and his sweet letter.

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  2. ToshaOctober 17, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    Those are amazing and beautiful! The letter is equally so and something the girls will treasure their whole lives. It would be awesome to give each of them a copy to keep in their purse so they can read it when they are feeling sad, lost, or missing their dad. :) I am praying for you and your family.

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    1. MarylynnOctober 30, 2016 at 12:39 AM

      That is a great idea. I will definately make a copy and put it in each of their purses. They will cherish them forever.

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  3. LouisianaPatriotOctober 17, 2016 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful and touching. The day will come that their Daddy will have them (and you) back in his arms.

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  4. Earl Allen Boek, Dinar Dawg, Karat Dawg, Kraut DawgOctober 17, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    Please have carol contact me at 530-604-1881 Tell her shell remember me, I sent her $500 on Pay pal last month. We need to talk. I may have some good news.

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  5. Sonia MaeOctober 18, 2016 at 7:37 AM

    Your daddy is one of the strongest men in America. He is one of the few good men left, who will stand against wrong, and stand against one of the biggest foes we have - a real Goliath! You keep cheering your daddy on, because without you he isn't nearly as strong. Thank you for allowing him to lead us.

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    1. MarylynnOctober 30, 2016 at 12:36 AM

      Thank you for your kind comments. You are right in that as a family we are stronger.

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  6. Warnings for America's FutureOctober 19, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    It is amazing what those in the prison systems can make from what little they have, lookup prison art.. will blow your mind. I know one makes hatbands, and other weavings as well. have been told what they use.. just incredible, and the way they make dyes and color as well. Glad he was able to give these gifts to his girls.

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    1. MarylynnOctober 30, 2016 at 12:39 AM

      I wish they would utilize all of their talents. He is a great daddy!

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