"The gospel of Jesus Christ matters more than anything else."

"We value you as an individual, not just as one of the pack."

"We adore you whichever way you are, you don't always have to be easy and lovely and cheerful and helpful and peaceful (although, we love you that way too.)"

"There is a living prophet."

"Following his counsel will make our lives happier."

"Your decision to be baptized was a critical, wonderful step."

"Stay on the path forever and ever because it is so much easier and happier than all the other alternatives."

"We would give you all the money and time in the world if it were possible."

"Keep up your dilligent music studies--you'll be so glad you did."

"We are proud of you."

"We are grateful for you and the long road that brought you to us."

"Don't be so quiet that you get lost." 

"Please be quiet enough to keep setting a good example for the rest of the firecrackers in our family."

"Don't do drugs.  Don't drop out.  Don't date until you're 25.  Don't live in our basement at 30.  Don't move too far away.  Marry someone wonderful in the temple.  Accept callings.  Let your talents bless all the people around you."


Eliza, you had 72 hours.  Did you get it all?  Because we tried to cram it all in.  That and much much more. 


Please don't forget.