And...

My children do have ancestors among "those who stayed" on both their parents' sides. Hers helped settle Santa Clara and later Enterprise while mine helped settle the Pine Valley area. In each case there were formidable barriers to overcome. Every little town you pass on the highway in Utah has an amazing story, if you're willing to dig it up. I keep asking myself; 'Are we living up to what they passed on to us?' and 'Am I passing on similar good habits and standards to my children?' From today's discussion in the car, I'm at least satisfied that they will not live life expecting a handout and that they are beginning to understand the value of hard work and true generosity to those truly in need. I'm very thankful for that.