On the opposite page is a letter of great
importance to our family in which Kirk James writes to Carol on her 17th
birthday and gives her counsel about what is most important in life. I am proud
of Kirk because he has come through a very difficult year in law school being
taught Priestcraft – or the precepts of men – and he remains strong in his
testimony – what he has to say to all of us will have a great impact on all
members of our family.
[Enclosed is a letter from Kirk James to Carol. The
following is highlighted within the letter: “The most important thing you can
do right now is to learn as much as you can about the Church and the scriptures
and what they really mean. There really is a purpose to this life which very
few people understand. Once you understand that purpose then you can feel
secure. As I look around at all the so-called “great men” in the law school I
realize how insecure they are. They have concentrated so much of their efforts
in the direction of the law that they don’t know how to cope with life and
people and their families. So as I look at you, Jane, Tom, John and Rick I see
so much wisdom that those men will never have. Sure they know a lot because
they’ve studied a lot, but they aren’t wise. So really, in a sense you’re a lot
more grown up and mature than they are and ever will be. So don’t worry so much
about what you’ll do in terms of a profession. Try and learn who you are and
prepare yourself for a family, etc. If you do that the Lord just won’t let you
down and you’ll be happy.” Additional highlights include Kirk James noting that
the price of stamps had gone from 8 cents to 10 cents and stating that he had
“tried to cut my letter writing down to a minimum.”]
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