Mason Gregory Garka

To my Mom… You might not always feel needed but you are. You raised two strong women. Who work hard, and try to play harder (at least one of us, I will let the readers decide who I am referring to).   You provided us with a childhood I dream to provide my kids with.   You showed us through experiences a taste of what this life has to offer. You are an amazing mom. AND an exceptional Nana.   To my Step-Mom… I don’t know this to be factual but I imagine that being a Step – Mom is somewhat harder… At least maybe to the two young girls below…. Joyce, you showed us a different side to unconditional love. You choose to stay and stand your ground. Even when you didn’t have to. Even when we fought back. The two women you helped raised are thankful for that! To my Mother in Law. You raised a man who is the best person I know.   (Side note. Mason just asked "who is that little

Mason and Kendall, This country is going through a transition. Some people will say that the world is a scary place and that there is NO HOPE for the future. They believe it is dark and bleak. I want to encourage you to not pay attention. There are things that are awful and terrible. SAD and true. But as life has shown our family there is always HOPE. There is always good. You have LOVE, MERCY, COMPASSION, GENEROSITY , AMBITION AND KINDNESS printed on your heart. These are the tools that are needed. You have been fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13). You are well equipped. The bible teaches us that there is power in the tongue to speak life… These words are affirmed over each of you daily. FEAR will tell you that it is not enough and that there is nothing that can be done. It might say to you that you are helpless and a victim to fate. Don’t believe these lies. IT IS NOT TRUE. The world is simply your canvas and it is waiting for the both of you to