My parents, Dave and Caroll Hawk, were married on Valentine's Day in 1964. They have a great marriage and I am so grateful to have parents who love each other and aren't afraid to show it. (Even if their PDAs made me want to gag when I was a teenager!) My Dad has always followed the advice of President David O. McKay, "The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother." And my mom has always stood by my dad even when things were difficult. The first half of their marriage had its share of separation as my dad served in the Navy and they moved many times. My mom even stood by my dad when he presented a plan to move to another state with five children, live in a tent for three months, use an outhouse, bathe at the campground down the road and cook with only a microwave so he could fulfill his dream of building a log house in the mountains of Colorado. After 44 years, 5 children and soon to be 19 grandchildren, they are happily awaiting their next phase of life with a mission call that should be coming anyday.Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!!! My life and the lives of our little family have been so blessed because of your love for each other. We love you!!!
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