Sunday, September 14, 2008

Old enough to have a daughter that is 37?

Yup - That would be Claigh Hugh Scherer Jensen and Wendy Lorraine! September 14, 1971 changed our lives forever and for the good. How blessed we are to have Cameron Leigh Jensen Stewart such a wonderful part of our lives. I have always maintained that 1st children earn special points for breaking in novice parents. Cameron is a joy and she did and does her 1st child responsibilities very well.
I am grateful for Cameron's sense of fun and her willingness to go the extra mile to enjoy life. Thanks to her, Claigh had a 56th birthday celebration. This could have gone by the way with Robert's death and our need to cut short Cameron's vacation to Idaho and head to California. However, Cameron makes things happen. This act of nurturing lightened a burden and put in place a wonderful memory for birthdays to come.

Cameron's willingness to be inconvenienced for the blessing of others is remarkable. When Grandma Jensen was in a very desperate situation Cameron and Collins opened their home and hearts to her. This was no small undertaking. Not only is Cameron a blessing to her family, her heart has been open to many others who have crossed her path. She take notice and she does something! She genuinely loves and gives care to those some might pass by.

I love when Cameron comes home and has time to sit at the piano and play the beautiful hymns. Her clear sweet soprano soothes the soul. One of my favorites to hear is "Come Thou Fount." The Stewart babes are fortunate to have music fill their home.

Cameron has a strong moral compass and passion for living the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a blessing for us as parents as we desire happiness for our children. And it is a tremendous blessing for her children as she and Collins gather them to read from the scriptures and pray each day. As she corrects she encourages them to be aware of their impact on others.

I enjoy Camie's keen intellect and love of learning that is only eclipsed by her love of helping others learn. As a teacher she infuses her enthusiasm into what ever she is teaching. Just the right spark of humor brings needed perspective.

From her youngest years, Cameron has enjoyed cooking and creating wonderful meals and treats for others to enjoy. As a matter of fact, she ran through her whole semester food budget by October that first year in college. Many fellow students ate well those two months and Cameron survived on Ramen Noodles the last couple of months. Perhaps the tasty repasts she served up to others had something to do with her being named "Sweetheart" for a fraternity on campus :O)

It is a delight to see Cameron as a mom. Again I admire her sense of fun. She knows to put other things aside when needed and join in with the family for fun. She puts extra touches into any family celebration that delight. She is our Pizazz! When I count blessings Cameron is right up there with my bestest!

Happy Happy Birthday Dear Cameron!!

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