Happy Birthday, Paul

Ten years ago, I experienced a life-changing event. I met Paul Moore. Our mutual friends, Dennis and Mary Ann Payne, introduced us. On our first date, Dennis and Mary Ann (as moderators!!) accompanied us. We went to a production of Pioneer Theater and out to dinner afterwards. From then on, we were constantly together.

We were married on July 3rd, 1998. The last ten years have been some of the happiest years of my life. Paul is a dream come true. He is loving, appreciative, supportive, thoughtful, and I could go on and on. He not only knows how to do anything around the house, but he actually does the stuff too--from vacuuming rugs to scrubbing the floors. He works hard to make our home inviting and clean.

Paul supports me in my relationships with my family. He is usually the one to suggest going to Spanish Fork to see my dad. He plays games and throws the ball with Natalie's children when they come on Fridays for piano lessons. He has remarked to me several times that he feels equal love for all of our 13 grandchildren.

Paul is an excellent dad to his four children. They respect him and look to him for good advice. He taught them resilience, while young, to face the challenges of everyday life. As a result, they cope very well with any curveballs life throws them. He also taught them how to work hard and how to have fun. One of his favorite activities when they were young was to take them camping.

I can't imagine my life without Paul. When we first started dating, my daughter Natalie remarked that I "sparkled" when I was with Paul. This was true ten years ago, and this is true today. There cannot be a finer husband, and I am the luckiest woman in the world.

Happy Birthday, Paul. I love you dearly.