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My daughter, Stephanie Gibson, is a beautiful young woman. She has had some huge obstacles to overcome in her life, but they have only added to her beauty.

After she was divorced, she alone raised 3 beautiful children in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who are all very successful in their lives. The oldest child, a daughter, married a returned missionary and they are raising three daughters in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The oldest son and his wife just got their endowments and are planning to have a temple wedding this year. The youngest son recently returned from a mission South Korea.

While the children were growing, she went back to school and received her bachelor’s degree and her masters while working and taking care of her family. She is now a special education teacher in Utah. We are so very pleased with her achievements. She loves people, especially young children- the little ones in her special education classes and, of course, her granddaughters, which are the light of her life.

Stephanie is known for her cheerful and positive attitude. She helped inspire her father and me to return to church after seeing how she lived the Gospel and how much it helped her. She is very strong willed and has managed to achieve many of her goals. She does lead a joyful life and relies on the Lord in all things. She is an example of relying on the Lord and a delight to be around.

Submitted by her mother, Jackie Gibson.