Day 73: We Love Neil

From Neil's sister Gail, and her husband Jim.

Neil has been the best brother, brother-in-law, and uncle EVER!! Having him in our lives is a BLESSING.

KADEN and AUBREY say:
Uncle Neil is funny.
Going to Uncle Neil's house is fun!
Nana is lucky to have Neil as her brother.

JODI says:
I love your sense of humor. :-D
I love how supportive you always are of everyone -- including my little family. :-)
I love that you're my favorite uncle!!

DAVE says:
I love Uncle Neil's generosity. (Don't we ALL!!)
I've observed how Neil is concerned about each person, individually.
I appreciate his friendship.

BRANDON says:
Uncle Neil is always smiling and happy.
He makes me feel welcome in his home.
I admire the way he cares so much about his two sisters.

JIM says:
Neil is always positive.
He has a sense of humor that's absolutely captivating.
Neil truly loves the Gospel. He exudes testimony, and his knowledge of the Church is incredible, yet he doesn't flaunt it.

GAIL says:
Neil is brilliant, creative, and loves to laugh (even at himself). He can see the funny side of any situation.
Who else would plan to write a book entitled, Great Ideas That SHOULD Have Worked?
Neil cares deeply about people and worthy causes. His vision of what is truly important in this life is astounding, and he works tirelessly to bless the lives of others (both living and dead).

My brother Neil is a spiritual giant, who loves to let his life be guided by the Spirit. Out of this emerges his self-confidence, his enthusiasm for life, his incredible generosity, and his amazing ability to love.

A LEGACY of LOVE
A big part of what has made Neil wonderful came from his loving parents, Arthur and Florence LeBaron. His parents were always welcoming to family, friends, and even strangers. Faithful and dedicated to the family and to the Lord, Neil's parents gave him a legacy of love and testimony that he and Ruth Ann have passed on to their children, who in turn are passing it on to their children. And so it continues, and grows!



A Family Dinner at Nanny and Grandpa's



Back Row, from left: Jim, Ruth Ann (holding Brandon) Florence, Winston
Front Row: Art, Gail (holding John), Jim, Jodi (holding Mary), Flori, Joseph, Elisa, Jared, Kari, Kirk, Genie

Neil is taking the photo. Sorry Maggie, Tom, and Bob, but you were still the "twinkle in your parents' eyes."