Dear Samuel,
You have officially ended childhood for our family as you turn thirteen today. You have been a wonderful way to end. Of all the kids, you have faced this move with amazing alacrity and strength. You have made good friends, reached out to others, and remained strong in your sense of self. You are confident in your basketball skills although they may be tested and tried in the upcoming years. You seem to have figured out how too do well in school and are enjoying freedom from a nagging mom. You are increasingly handsome even with your teenager braces on. Dad and I love to watch you take your priesthood responsibilities seriously as you pass the sacrament. You have a good sense of style and like affirmation from Eliza or Mom on your "outfit." We are all very sad not to have Max here on your birthday. You exspecially miss your big brother. I'm so grateful to be raising an independent, confident boy. You came to me the other day and asked what percent chance that you were actually related to Samuel the Lamanite. I think it is a high percentage based on your courage. I think you have Samuel's courageous genes. I love you so much.
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