Heather's Birthday

Heather has been spending every other Friday night with us while she is doing her Executive MBA program at BYU at the Salt Lake Campus. So we made arrangements to meet her for lunch at Carlucci's Bakery before we went to class that day.

And, her birthday falling on a Friday night meant that we were able to host her for a little birthday party.  Fortunately, she didn't stay late at school and was able to join us for dinner.  Bert and Chris were there as well.

Heather has been so challenged since her divorce from John.  But her courage and attitude have been so inspiring to everyone.  She had to go to work full-time with KT Tape  and then began her MBA program last August.  She was the first person accepted to this class and has received some scholarship money as well.  We have been so amazed as she has talked about the things that she has learned and the challenges that going back to school has brought, besides balancing school and the five kids.

She took first place in a speaking presentation back in October where she was Joan of Arc - she practiced with us, and we wish that we had recorded it.  Her fellow students also though that she was the best!  (And her costume made a great one to also wear on Halloween!)

She has worked so hard, getting extra tutoring in math to bring her up-to-speed after being out of school for around 25 years.  Her class mates have been very supportive which has been wonderful as well.

And while interviewing for a new job - she is now with Vital Smarts in Provo as their regional marketing manager- she wrote a great article for Silicon Slopes digital magazine on "Company Culture."

We are so grateful for this amazing daughter and for being able to help her a little while we are out here on our mission.