My Husband is a Movie Star!

Ken had his fifteen seconds of fame last weekend.  About a year ago, our neighbor, Bob Sonju, who works for the Washington county school district asked Ken to be in a documentary they were making to celebrate 100 years in Washington County School District.  So, during the last year he had on-camera interviews and he provided pictures of himself as a child.  The premier of the movie was Saturday night.  It was a huge, red carpet affair.  It was held at Desert Hills High School.

Ken on the red carpet

One of the high school jazz bands was playing

There were tables set up and balloons and popcorn and candy and cold drinks.

There were a lot of people there.  It was a big affair.

Ken by the movie poster

Ken's name on the poster.  Wilford Brimley was the narrator and Jeffrey R. Holland was in it.  Dia Frampton was also in it.  She won "the Voice" a couple of years ago.  She and her sister sang the song written for the movie.

The movie begins

They had a lot of wonderful, old shots from the early days

Ken told about his first grade teacher in his part.  He did so well.  

Our neighbors, Macy and Maddie Sonju were also stars.  

They took pictures of everyone.

This picture of Ken as a child was in the movie.

If you want to see more about it, go to this link!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/On-Dreams-of-Dixie/407930112703477?fref=ts

It really was well done.  It was chosen to be in the upcoming St. George film festival in September in the documentary category. 

My husband- the film star!!!

Help Everyone I Meet Feel Comfortable, Needed, and Loved

Wow!  That is a tall order and so far out of my comfort zone.  This mantra came from a talk in sacrament meeting given by a brother in the stake that I admire a lot- Lynn Bloxham.  I still remember when I first met him.  He knew Ken as Ken was in our stake presidency, but I had never met him.  He did exactly this: he helped me feel comfortable, needed, and loved.  It made a big impression on me. I was overwhelmed with the love and honor he gave in just my first encounter with him.  Years later- just a month ago- he visited our ward as a high council speaker.  In his fabulous talk, he presented his mantra.  He presented in such a way that he was honoring someone else who did that, but, to me it was obvious because I know him that it is his life mantra.  Because I remembered how I felt when I met him, it has made a big impact on me and has caused me some serious thought.  Could I really do that?  Could I make everyone I meet feel comfortable, needed, and loved?  Probably not, but maybe in the reaching for it, I could become a better person.  Anyway, I offer it as food for thought for you.

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Look for the Helpers

This mantra comes from a quote from Fred Rogers:
        “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” 
                                                                                                           Fred Rogers
I love this idea of looking for the good that is in a bad situation.  And Mrs. Rogers was right.  There are always those who selflessly serve during and after tragedies.  Always.  I urge you to consider this as a mantra: "Always look for the helpers."  It will help you keep your faith in mankind.  

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