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Heather "Murdoch" Williamson, Friend

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Dear Aaron,

It has been over 20 years since I have seen you!  Graduation of 1992!  Wow, how time marches forward...

Now as I am glancing at a photo of your beautiful family from your lovely wives blog--I am certain that I would really like Lorraine.  What a beautiful wife and children you have.  I have enjoyed getting to know your wife, Lorraine, simply through her inspiring thoughts and notes from her blog.    I am glad for the opportunity to write some memories that I have had with you and your family members during High School.

I only have the best of memories of you in high school.   The students at Mountain Crest were drawn to you.  I think because you chose to be kind, and sincere.  Sadly, those two qualities don't always go together in life, especially in high school.  High school seems to be a time were there is so much pressure to be "cool" or popular, or beautiful or whatever pressure a teenager may feel.  However, anyone, and I mean anyone in our high school could feel kindness and sincerity  when ever they spoke to you, and you always made each person you communicated with feel so good.  I know I always left feeling happy and positive whenever we spoke.   I always felt good.

You were sort of an icon in high school.   You were an elite athlete, tall, and good looking, and I think you got good grades too!   You were noticed in high school.    But even though you had those amazing qualities and characteristics, it was even more impressive to me that you had such a strong testimony of the church and such high standards.  All the qualities above rarely happen together, but you were able to pull them off and your class- mates admired them so much.  I know I did.  It made me want to be a better person.

I loved you sister Melissa.  She was such a great friend to me through out high school.  I admired her for all the similar qualities listed above, and same with your brother Jeff.  I got the opportunity to go to your house a couple times with Melissa and get to know your mother a little bit.  I did not understand how one person could have so much love...or be able to be sincere with all your siblings or have time to go to all the games and events of your siblings, but I would see her at games and track meets, and she would always remember my name and say, "Hello Heather!  How are you?  How did you do in your race?"  I always felt special when I was with her.  What a wonderful and amazing family you have.

Your family has so much love and faith, and I know that all their faith and prayers will carry you through this sickness.  I am sorry you have to go through this trial.  

I am adding my prayers to your families and friends. I pray you will feel better soon and that you and your family will be lifted and blessed as well.

I have attached a photo of my family.  We have lived in Boise, Idaho for 1 1/2 years.  We love it.  The past 9 years have lived in Palo Alto, California, which we thoroughly enjoyed.  But it is nice to be closer to family, and have new opportunities.

Take Care,

Heather "Murdoch" Williamson 

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  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    It is so wonderful to hear from you. Thank you so much for writing. It means so much to all of us. Melissa

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  2. KathyApril 2, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    Heather, what a beautiful family you have. I remember you well. You were always kind and beautiful in high school. You were everything good. It is so like you to write such kind things.
    Thank you,
    Kathy Thatcher

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