Brett Pritchard Family Blog

I will never forget a relief Society lesson I taught 10 years ago. I was bearing testimony and I said, "I wish I could say that I know God lives." A lady raised her hand and actually challenged me right there in the middle of the lesson. I still remember, it was Linda Perkins. She said, "You know that God lives." and I said, "No I really, truly do not know that God lives." I remember how that realization made me feel. I decided then and there, that I wanted to know God; I wanted to make that transition from believing to knowing. It was during that same time that I started to feel Eathyn and Ryan's spirit close by. I knew I was suppose to have two more sons. My faith was challenged more than it ever had been before. I didn't feel like I could have more children because I was so tired. But for three years, those two little boys were close by and persistent. Years later, I now realize they were my little guardian angels from heaven above. I'...

I've decided I have not recorded near enough memories over the years. I use to be a really good journal keeper, but I stopped shortly after Brett graduated from law school, 15 years ago!  I'm very sad when I think of all the forgotten memories I will never get to relive again. Tonight we attempted to have a family camp out, on the trampoline. It was Brett, Me, Rebekah, Austin, Rachel, Eathyn and Ryan.  We sang, Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars and I Have a Family Here on Earth. Then Brett told the kids a story.  I believe it's safe to say that's one of all our kids favorite moments with their dad.  He's a special man.  I feel so blessed to know him, love him and have him as part of our lives. Our camp out didn't last long, but we had been promising Eathyn for weeks that we would do it.   After sitting there as a family, we all started listening to the frogs.  I got the bright idea that maybe the boys would exchange a camp out for a frog hunt with t...