Michelle & Rob

Michelle, Rob & Paxon

Rob & Paxon

Michelle & Paxon

Dear Grandma-

Happy Birthday! I wish I could put to words the love I have for you! The memories we share are treasures that I hold deep in my heart!  You always took such GOOD care of me.  If I could describe how you always made me feel, I’d have to say warm and loved.

 I loved living so close to you! I loved being able to ask you almost every weekend if I could spend the night.  It didn’t matter if you had plans to get your hair done or visiting teaching, you would take me with you.  The nights that I’d spend the night were filled with fun memories.  We would stay up late and watch all the cartoons you had!  I loved especially watching “The Swan Princess” and “The Secret Garden”.  Then as I grew older, you taught me to love the real classics like “State Fair”, “Pollyanna”, and “Meet Me in St. Louis”. 

You always looked out for me from pestering big brothers and big sister, then usually sneak me a cookie of some kind ;)  It was always our little secret.   Not to mention you always left a stash of yummy candy canes for me by the door. 

Then there was all the games you would play with me.  I don’t know how many times we played Skip-Bo.  I never knew how to play until you taught me when I got older, but when I was little you would just play with me and let me count to 12 however I wanted to, and take cards from whatever pile I felt like.  You always made sure I won.  You also made sure that there were cars to play with. That was one of my favorite things.  I remember you would play with me and the cars on the floor.  Such fun memories!!

You were always supportive of me! You always came to my games, weather they were home or away.  You guys would go all the way to Hagerman, just to watch me play.  I always knew I could count on you, smiling and cheering everyone on.  (In high school people told me all the time how you and grandpa were the coolest grandparents.)  You were at my baptism, wedding, graduations, plays, and every other activity I have ever participated in.  Everything I ever did, I remember you being there!  You have sacrificed so much for me (both seen and unseen), and I am so thankful!!!!!

Your home is one that I always felt comfortable in.  I could always be myself.  I always knew that the prophet was important to you, because you have always had a picture of him by your front door.  I have made sure in my house to have a picture of the prophet in my home, and I have you to thank for that.  I also remember when you used to serve in the temple.  It was the one weekend that I couldn’t stay at your house.  By serving in the temple, I knew it was important to you, and I always have had a desire to go, because it was important to Grandma.  I have also had a love for watching plays because you and Grandpa took me to so many.  I love watching live plays.  There are so many things that you taught me to enjoy, that made me different than the world and I am so grateful for that!!

I am most thankful that you live the gospel and most importantly showing me.  You are such a great example of discipleship.  You are so kind and patient. You are a true nurturer.  An Angel on earth, that watches over everyone!!!  I love you Grandma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Sincerely Love You-

Michelle Anne (Roseborough) Linger, Rob Linger, and Paxon Linger

Dear Grandpa-
We have some fun filled memories together!!!!!!! You always have such a jolly countenance. Always joking around and having a good time. You have such a happy spirit!
You have taught me so much!!! For example, you taught me how to do the jig, click my tongue, how to actually listen to the question being asked (…Expealidocious… Can you spell that?), how to give a real handshake (No Fish Handshakes), how to bake cookies, how to bake bread, and how to give a real hug (measuring arms while you always say “EEEEeeee”, a tradition I have taught Paxon). You always had a new vocabulary word for me to learn. I remember one of the words was ignominious. You would say, “That was an ignominious defeat”, if we won a game (which was pretty rare), nonetheless, I knew what you were talking about. 
I will always remember getting measured, either by shirt buttons or the game closet door. I remember right before we would leave your house we would get a chance to see if we had grown. As we would leave, you would always walk out and wave bye to us. Then we would honk our horn and drive away, which is another tradition we carry on.
Thank you so much for the man you are! I always knew that you loved our Savior. You are so kind to those around you and take good care of the people around you. I am so thankful that I was born into this awesome family. A family that you and grandma created. I especially love that we have the gospel, the best gift anyone could receive. You are such a great example of enduring! You have gone through so much in the war, yet you stood up for yourself. You can hardly see, but you never let your circumstances give you an excuse to be disobedient to God’s commandments. That takes courage and great character! You are a remarkable man!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Your Favorite 24 Year Old and her Family -
Michelle Anne (Roseborough), Robert, and Paxon Linger