Tributes

Every year since 2003 my mother-in-law June participated in Hymns of Thanksgiving in Boise, Idaho. Her brother is the one that started the program and continues to run it today. It is an amazing musical program and Brad and I were fortunate enough to attend it a few years ago and sit in the front row to watch his parents, uncles and aunts, and many others perform. The choir has grown so much and now has close to 300 members! It is truly amazing what Brad's uncle has done with it.

June loved it so much and was so dedicated to it that she rarely traveled during the months leading up to the concert so that she wouldn't miss a practice. I remember her being a little disappointed that she had to fly out to Indiana for Tenley's blessing and miss some of the practices in 2011 but she was, of course, here to support us.

This year her brother has dedicated the performance to her. I so wish we could be there at the concert on Sunday to show our support and love. Her brother was nice enough to put a tribute in the program just for June. It was so sweet to read. I'm so grateful for her never-ending example and the wonderful tribute that her brother shared.