30 Great Years: Here's to MOS

8 of November, 2008

To whom it may concern:

I have known Rebekah since December 19, 1980 and in the past nearly 28 years she has been the most sisterly individual I've ever known. I have looked up to her for countless reasons, only a few of which can be expounded upon in a letter this short.

When I was brought home from the hospital she kept saying "Oh Rosie, oh Rosie" to help me learn my own name, which I still know to this day.

Then in kindergarten, she earned me fame among my classmates for being one of the bunnies in Peter Rabbit. Throughout grade school, she also did a wonderful job reminding Mom to give us a quarter on Special Treat days.

In high school, she wore a green dress to homecoming and was extremely beautiful. I remember seeing her there and thinking, "wow, I am related to her!" Also, she stormed out of orchestra one time because the director was an idiot. I was proud of her for this. And when I and my weird freshman friends tried to earn her acknowledgement in the senior hallway, she nearly always obliged us.

One summer when she was home from college we shared a bedroom again, which I liked even though she wasn't too thrilled with my bag rustling in the morning. One time when she thought I was asleep I heard her whispering her prayers and I admired her faith.

By the time my college years rolled around, she was more sisterly than ever. She sent me a parrot lamp for my room, which was the envy of my hall. In addition, Rebekah did not tolerate a certain gentleman caller that I brought home for Easter one year - I will be forever indebted to her for this. She seemed to think that my academic pursuits were worthwhile and regularly affirmed me for speaking Spanish, even though she'd studied much more difficult languages.

After I graduated from college, Rebekah and her husband and baby were gracious enough to let me live with them. We had so much fun that year. We would have "sisters lunch" fairly often and once we ate a pan of tater tots and a pot of velveeta cheese. That was a sin, but we forgave each other for it afterward. We would ride to our seminary class together and she'd let me glance over her underlined portions of the assigned reading so that I'd kind of know what was going on. We sat next to each other in that class and were pretty much the best students there. On some nights we'd play Pitch. Rebekah was my partner and we took on a couple of guys from Nebraska. I can honestly say that she and I have never lost a game - even when it went to Plan C.

I have Rebekah to thank for introducing me to my husband and at my request she has shared all of her wisdom on how to be a good wife and mother - both of which, she is. But this letter is not about her being a wonderful spouse or mom. It is about her being the most sisterly individual I know. Therefore, it is my honor and privilege to recommend to you Mrs. Rebekah M. Curtis. She has my full endorsement for your award. More than that, she always has had and always will have my admiration, respect, and deepest affection and love.

Humbly submitted,

Rose E. Adle