Palmyra Apr. 21
My dear Dorothy,
The years are rolling fast & April 26 will soon be here. This is a day that brought us great joy and we live over again the happy moments of your babyhood, girlhood, and womanhood. You have been a ray of sunlight in our lives and have brightened many a dull day with your sweet temper and cheerful news. Your example before the other children has always been praiseworthy and we hope you will find as great a joy in your own children as we have found in you.
We hope you will always keep up your faith and good cheer so your home will always radiate with the warmth of good fellowship. We expect you folks to demonstrate to the world that people can grow more beautiful with the years and that the vicissitudes of life only tighten the family ties and increase faithfulness to God and family.
You will find your greatest joy in your family and will find no time better spent than in caring for and training these precious spirits.
We pray for the peace of Heaven to always be with you that you may always be wise in your choosing.
With the devotion of a lifetime I remain your
Mother & friend