I have been thinking a considerable bit about what experiences I
have had with Bruce and Tamara over the years. When they went to Kansas
City many years ago our experiences were reduced drastically. But
having lived in Independence for a year I can definitely understand why
they chose to stay in the mid west after Bruce became a dentist. This
is a beautiful place and I like being here. Of course, I like Logan
too. I think I will go back in time to when they were beginning to know
each other. I remember an incident at BYU when Bruce came to my
apartment requesting my help with Tamara. He was pretty upset over
something I don't remember what. He wanted me to go talk to Tamara and
plead his cause. I can't remember what that cause was but he seemed
rather desparate at the time. I did go and talk to her and I can't
remember what I said to her or her reaction, only that they got back
together again.
I don't know if Bruce and Tamara remember their wedding day beyond
their actual doings, but I was there to see their wedding. I had asked
my BYU bishop if I could take out my endowments the day of their wedding
because I wanted to go to their wedding. Besides I was going to get
married in August and couldn't see any reason I couldn't go to the
temple in April. I didn't plan on making a big deal out of going but
when Grandma Evans found out I was going to the temple she tried to tell
me it was wrong of me to go before I was married and gave me a rather
heated argument about temple policy, etc. I told her I was going and
she eventually settled down and left me alone. I went to the temple on
April 27 and everything went well. I was glad I went.
Sometime after they were married and before Lynn and I got married
we had the infamous confrontation with my mother. I don't think any of
us will ever forget that experience. I know I won't. I think we were
all a bit surprised at the stubborness of my mother and her
determination to have her way. I won't go into that experience other
than it took place in Bruce and Tamara's apartment at BYU.
Of course I had many experiences with Bruce, my brother, over the
years and I won't go into those because they don't include Tamara. I
remember Tamara was in my wedding line when Lynn and I got married
August 29, 1962. My memory is not as good as I would like.
I know that you, Bruce and Tamara, have served in the church
diligently for these 50 years and periodically children have been born
into your family. All your children are very beautiful and I know you
are extremely proud of them and their accomplishments. As I am sure you
both know, we don't have 50 more years to live, but a few more and I
know you and Tamara will make the best of those years left and so will
Lynn and I. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.
Love, Sharon (your favorite sister)
Let me know if this is not okay, Stephanie
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