kaye's funeral

   Spencer and I were able to attend Kaye Johanson's funeral today.  It was such an amazing experience to listen to all six of her children expound upon her life and commit to be there for each other in the future.  I kept thinking that I had a lot in common with Kaye (personality wise) and I believe for a brief time today I was able to see what my potential could be if I refocused my life's direction and tried to gain a stronger testimony of the gospel, served others more and made other various sacrifices to gain a more positive outlook on life.  I know Kaye would have been so proud of how her family conducted themselves today, what mother wouldn't have been, and what an amazing mother she was.  What more could a mother want than children who have a strong belief in themselves and the gospel and Kaye's children have exactly that.  I am so lucky that I was a part of their family for awhile and was able to bask in the love and acceptance that Kaye gave to everyone.  I will always remember the fun times we had together and am going to strive every day to be more like her.
-- the best part of the funeral (it was hard to choose) was when Conner got up and sang with a clear soprano voice a song that I'm sure touched everyone's heart in the audience and truly set the tone for the rest of service.