Father Day 2026

Good morning Dad! Happy Father's Day to the best dad in the world! Im allowed to call home today probably around 5 pm your time for a little bit. Or tomorrow works too since it's pday. Some things I love about you! - I love your "work hard, play hard" mindset you have cultured into our family. I'm so blessed to have a dad who will go out and "slay the dragon" for me, but then also take us skiing, boating, and canam rides with our family. Thank you for working so hard to not just provide for my needs but my wants as well- going on a daddy daughter date for ice cream and a pair of shoes, paying for piano lessons, playing soccer, living in Europe, and now serving a mission. Thank you for everything you do for me and our family. - I admire your love of reading and history. I think my love for history and reading began with you! I hope one day to be as good as a teacher and missionary you are. People look to you as a leader! In school I always wanted your help with my essays because you are so smart and always knew how to word things better. - I'm so grateful to know my dad has always loved my mom. I know and have seen that you would do anything for her, and taught us girls to find someone who would "cherish" us the same way you cherish her. Thank you for putting your marriage first and being a team. What an amazing family we have because of you! - Most of all your faith and testimony of Jesus Christ. How different would my life be if i had a "milk toast" dad. I have always known my dad put our Heavenly Father first. Watching you pray, paying tithing, being an STP (same 10 people) to clean the church, using your priesthood power in the home. So many things I have learned from you. I know my foundation of faith wouldn't be what it is today without the example of my faithful dad. "I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents," (1 Nephi 1:1) Happy Fathers Day Dad! I love you and miss you so much! Lets go on a date in a 14 months :) Your Hannah Bear

Good morning Hannah! Thank you for making me feel so good with your kind and thoughtful words! I really do love and appreciate who you are. I always have loved “making a memory” with you. 😁 9pm your time or 5pm our time works great today. I look forward to hearing about your week and about the challenges and successes you have been experiencing. We have been praying specifically that you will receive the desires of your heart, according to His will. I love Elder Bednar’s message about Free Agency and Choice. I have always understood that there are multiple choices that can be made because we have that freedom. However, there is really only one choice and when we choose the Savior, all other choices go away. His way gives joy and comfort with everlasting happiness. If we “choose” not to follow Him, a whole miriade of worldly choices are laid before us. We celebrated our 35th anniversary yesterday! You probably hear this a lot but it has been a fast journey with “My Jilly” she has been my favorite gift that keeps on giving! Our Sealer asked, “Grant, why is that dress so pretty?” “Because my Jilly is in it.” You will have that same gift with a valiant Eternal Companion! It’s just the best! We were supposed to do early morning Sealings and head up to Payson for a cool hike and buy eclair pastries (premarital date) but I awakened with some food poisoning symptoms. Needless to say, we stayed home for some home Honey Do’s. 😳 We will do a formal celebration a little later. You are not only in my prayers but you are constantly on my mind. I think of the unique challenges and experiences you’re having. The Lord has blessed you with the wisdom of his divinity. You have been able to express that wisdom with grace and power. It’s a special talent you have been given. I know you are working hard and doing what the Lord expects. He does not expect perfection, just a willing heart and mind. He makes up the rest. Work hard and play hard. I love you so much, wish I could be your mission comp for a week or more. We would tare it up. Love Your Dad!