I love taking care of my rose garden. It is a small garden. Time is passing so fast. When we bought this house, we planted many small trees. It tells me that I have become old. The wind is blowing through those trees; I can hear the sound of leaves. It is a nice day. I'm thinking back on the 70 years of my life. It's a very short time. I used to have beautiful black hair. It has become grayish. My husband has already passed away, but I'm not sad. I'm enjoying my life.
When I was 24 years old, I moved to the U.S.A. for school. I was learning English at the BYU ELC. After studying at that school, I entered BYU. My major was filmmaking. I learned about making movies. It was a very fun time for me.
After my graduation, I found employment in Hollywood. I became an assistant director to Stephen Spielberg. Day by day, I learned a lot of techniques from my work. One day, a very famous director called me for a new movie. He said "I want you to do it!" It was my dream. I wanted to direct a movie when I turned 31 years old. It was a big chance to become a famous film director in the world. This movie is called The Matrix of Geisha. Yes, it is still highest grossing film in the world. I know that you can't believe this old grandmother was a miraculous film director!
When we wrapped up the filming, we had a party. I met my husband there; his name is Tom. He is not too cute, but he has a lot of techniques for acting. He can grasp the character's feelings very quickly. It's amazing. I had never seen that kind of acting in my life. I was interested in him. He was extremely kind to everybody, so I couldn't leave him alone. He is a funny man. I felt that he would always sacrifice something for another person. I love this part of him.
Before our marriage, we had many dates, and eventually fell in love. Tom was not a member of the LDS church. I wanted to marry him, but I couldn't do it because of my faith. I trusted God. He gave me a lot of blessings. I just wanted obey to God. Most LDS members marry in the temple, because we know how important eternal marriage is. My desire was to be sealed forever with my husband. I couldn't take the next step to marry him. I decided to break up this relationship.
When I told him my feelings, he was so sad. He didn't want to lose me. Actually, he wanted to marry me. He promised that he would take the missionary discussions. We prayed every day. He began to understand truth day by day. He was soon baptized and we got married in the Salt Lake Temple when I was 33 years old.
After The Matrix of Geisha, I didn't make any movies anymore. I wanted to focus on one thing perfectly! It was my family. Even though Tom didn't go on a mission, he became a bishop. He tried to carefully live his faith. He is a perfect man for our family. Everybody still misses him. We had 10 children together. Some of our children have wonderful artistic talents, one has math abilities, and one has cooking talents. I'm so glad about it. My children became an actor, a teacher, a doctor, a good wife and mom, and a pianist, too. All of the children are good active members of the church. I am proud of them. Now,I have 100 grandchildren. They are my treasures.
Tomorrow is my birthday. I will turn 70 years old. All my children and grandchildren are going to come for my birthday party. I'm very happy about this happiness in my family. I have really enjoyed my life. Today a hummingbird also came to my garden. I appreciated my God for my peace. I just directed one movie in my life, but this life is like a movie. Everybody is a star in their own life. I hope you also can spend great time in your life. You will be able to tell your great life to somebody.
I can feel that my husband is still loving me in the Heaven. Please wait for me, Tom. I will go someday. We can be together forever someday. I love you. Thank you so much for everything.