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I have amazing kids. I know I talk about it all the time. But, I really do have the greatest kids in the world. I love them so much. Today, I'm reminded of what an outstanding human my daughter Crystal is. She amazes me every day. She is probably one of the most giving people I have ever seen. She is a great mother, daughter, friend. A great all around person.

A little over a year ago, her very good friend Sarah was in an accident with her two children. The night it happened, Brandon took Sarah's husband up to Ogden to be by his wife's side (Brandon is another example of a great human). The two kids were up there, too. They were transporting the baby, Lucian (just about six weeks old at the time), to Primary Children's, he had a slight brain injury. We took KayeLynn to sit with Zach and Chelsea. Crystal and I went to sit with the baby at the hospital. For the next eight days, Crystal took care of Lucian and Ezri in her home, while Jim sat with Sarah at the hospital until she left her body and her family. Crystal and Brandon were some of the few people who have stayed by Jim's side. Most of the others kind of abandoned him, but not Crystal and Brandon - they remain loyal.

Well, today, I am reminded again of what a great person I've raised. Crystal's friend LaDayna started having contractions. LaDayna's husband is a pilot and was out of state. They have two little boys, Stevie, 2 years old and Antonio, 1 year old. So Brandon went to sit with the kids (he had not been to bed, yet, cause he's been at work all night) and Crystal took LaDayna to the hospital and sat with her until her husband could make it back. He made it home a few hours later, and Crystal took Brandon home to sleep and has been sitting with the kids ever since. They are all exhausted. But, Crystal wouldn't have it any other way. She is so sweet, all she can think of is taking care of the kids so LaDayna and Steve don't have to worry. She will probably be there several more hours, since there isn't really anybody else to do it.

Crystal Dawn Farnworth Walker - - I just want to let you know that you are one of the most amazing women I know - - I am proud of you - - I love you - - and thanks for making my job as your mother so easy. MWAH!
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  1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    It's nice to know that you have such a blessing in your life to count on huh!!! 80) Go Crystal!

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  2. NatalieFebruary 1, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Yeah, what Emily said. Way to go Crystal!
    (I think I need to get her phone #)

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  3. BerlyCrowFebruary 1, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    I can only hope I'll be able to raise my daughter to care for others just as much. Good job!

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  4. CrystalFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Your so sweet! Thank you. I think you overestimate me but I'll take it! I love you!

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