Heroes....

I want to talk to you about one of my heroes. I have a lot of people that I look up to and plenty of people that I call heroes...this particular one is a 2 year old boy named Cole.

Cole lives in my neighborhood (in Sandy) and he has a serious form of Epilepsy. He is probably one of the cutest kids you'll ever meet! His parents devote all their time and effort in helping him in every way possible. They have been on my mind the past couple of days, because they held a walk last Saturday to raise money. I wasn't able to attend the walk, which I was really sad about, but I still wanted to do something to help. Since I don't have any money to donate I figured I could post a link to their blog from mine that way I can help spread his story. I know I have been touched by the families story and I hope that you can be too. It definitely makes you stop and appreciate your life in a much deeper way.

To read more about Cole's story and facts about epilepsy you can go here.



Isn't he the cutest little boy?



Emma Smith - Never Had an Ordinary Day

This song is one of my very favorite church songs (if you couldn't tell already I love to listen to church music!) I think often times Emma Smith is overlooked or downplayed in the role she played in the restoration. This song gives me chills as I think of all the things she had to endure. I know that she is a great example to me as what a righteous woman should be. Listen, it won't be a waste of time, I can guarantee it.

Thanks :)

The Piano Man...

Not very many people are aware that on top of school, church, and coaching I am also an agent/manager for an up-and-coming-practically-a-prodigy-insanely-amazing pianist....

ok so I'm not a "real" agent/manager, and I am self-proclaimed, and he is my brother, but those are all minor details anyways, right?! ;)

I love this crazy kid so much and I know how incredible he is at the piano (yes, you would think I would be biased because I'm his sister but if you've heard him you know exactly what I'm talking about. To make my point clearer I took piano lessons for YEARS and I secretly despised his natural ability, I have not always been able to appreciate that he is just amazing!)

Anyway, he has a special gift for the piano but, being his sister I know that he will definitely need someone to be the organized, planned, responsible, person that can keep track of this craziness! I of course voluntered my services in hopes that someday this kid will remember me when he's making millions happy with his music.

The point of this longer than it really needs to be speech is that I have created an official blog for him so there is a place where you can stay informed on all the happenings and whereabouts of Jake. Keep in mind it is still a work in progress and I am hopefully going to improve my blogging/computer skills by making a more professional blog.

If you are interested in keeping up to date with concerts, cds, and news about Jake's music life you can find it here

Thanks for all of you that have supported, and will continue to support him. This kid has a bright future I can't wait to see where he takes it.