April 7th

Today is exactly 32 years since a head-strong 24 year old Lila Williams married a simple country boy Larry Adkins who had a deep intellect (including religion, business and literature) hidden behind his soft-spoken demeanor. Both were the eldest children from their respected respectable families - and yes, both were typical oldest children, but they made their marriage work. She dedicated her career to helping lifelong education, and he took over his family farming business. They loved God, each other, and their three children. These two people aren't just people - they are my parents.

This picture was taken in 2002 on a cruise to Mexico.

Mom - you are awesome - I'm so glad that I get to talk to you (almost) everynight. Thank you for your love & support & your complete and total honesty (even though sometimes I don't want to hear it). I'm so thankful for you and your love!

Dad - my heart is both empty and full at the exact same time - I miss you so much & yet you are still such a huge part of my life. Thank you for everything you taught us & the love you showed to Mom, the boys & me and for the deep Christian faith you lived out so well - it it weren't for that, I don't know how we could have ever made it through loosing you.