Remember Notes

I read this fun little book Titled The Icing on the Cake! It was a cute sometimes cheesy little story but from it I felt inspired to keep a note book and make little notes about people who have inspired me! (that is what the main character does). In the book the girl titles her's, pinknotes because she uses a pink note book, well I have been trying to think of my own name and then tonight I was randomly reading in Helaman5 and Helaman told his sons Lehi and Nephi to remember their ancestors from whom they were named. The word Remember just stuck out to me and reminded me funny enough of many things. A few of which include:

1. When I was in seminary which was over 10 years ago, I remember a lesson where the teacher tried to stress the importance of the word remember. At that time I had a close family member who had made some pretty crazy and sad choices and I remember thinking, if only he would remember! Remember who he was, remember those still quiet moments where I know he gained a testimony. I wanted to run home and just call him and yell Remember, Remember your childhood and all the things you experienced on your mission!

2. The second thing I thought of was all of the amazing people in my life who I have had the privilege of meeting. I just went to my 10 yr. High School Reunion and have thus been doing a lot of reminiscing. I had the most amazing friends in high school and without them I know I would not be where I am today.

3. Lastly and I can't remember exactly where I heard this, I think from an institute class but it could have been during a general conference. Anyways, some apostle stated that the word remember is the most important word and commandment!

So after thinking about these things I thought I am going to name my notes Remember Notes: People who I want to always remember because they have inspired me. I have decided to share a few of these people with you and hopefully you will be inspired by them as well!

Remember Note # 1: Becky Ellis

Why she is noteworthy: I first met Becky in elementary school when she was my movement teacher (Miss Becky) and would have us run around the gym jumping over hula hoops while calling out our favorite ice cream. Years later, I was blessed to become friends with Becky's daughter Andee and in the process I got to know Miss Becky all over again! She was not just Andee's mom, but basically our entire groups Mom, we all loved hanging out with Becky and talking with her! She was always happy to have a bunch of high school kids taking over her house every Tuesday night and weekends. The past few years Becky has given me great advice and was even a military wife as well, she has lived in Hawaii and gave birth to her 4th child at Tripler the same hospital Kai was born!

Sadly, Becky was stricken with cancer and lost her battle a few weeks ago. I pray for her family and know that this world and many young people have been touched by Becky's love. As her daughter said "Becky is the life of the party, things just won't be the same with out her."

Remember Note #2: Justin Stubbs

Why he is noteworthy: When I was a sophomore in college I remember thinking about who the happiest people I had met were. Justin who was a friend from High School was at the top of the list! Justin grew up in a humble home. His dad was a custodian for the church and Justin did most if not all of his clothes shopping at DI. I think a lot of us would be down about this but Justin turned it into a positive thing and made his own style. He was always happy and looking for ways to help others laugh, but never at the expense of someone else! He is a true testament that money does not equal happiness and is still one of the happiest people I've met!

Remember Note # 3: Ben Wilson

Why he is noteworthy: Ben was number 2 on my list of the happiest people I have met! I met Ben up at Utah State where we lived in the same building! Ben too, came from a humble home. I remember looking in his closest once and all there was were two sweaters, a couple of t-shirts, a couple pairs of shorts and pants and that was it! And yet Ben would have gladly given you the shirt off his back, even if it was his only one! One night he offered to give a girl a ride down to Utah County 2 hours away in an old car and definitely with gas money that he did not have and it wasn't even a girl he had interest in. He was just always there to help but also he was always there to have a good time and help make other people's lives happier and better!

Remember Note# 4: Excel Expedition Kids

Why they are noteworthy: During college I had the great privilege of working for a program called Excel Expedition. The program took kids who were from underprivileged homes but were still good kids and taught them leadership and excellence skills in the mountains for three weeks. I learned so much from every kid, they all had been through more than most of us will in our lifetimes and yet they were still happy! Some were adopted, some were foster children, some came from single parent families, some were abused, etc. But those kids taught me what is important in life and helped me realize how blessed I am, how much I have been given. I think of Judy, a young 11 year old girl who did not have a home, but was passed around from foster family to foster family! I ask you all to just stop for a moment and think about that! Can you imagine what it would be like not to have a home or a family. I know we all have family problems but at least we have a family! And you know what, even with all that Judy was still able to smile! These kids inspired me to someday open up my own program, to continue to help kids just like them!

Remember Note # 5: Sister Williams

Remember Note #6: Albert

Remember Note # 7: Sadie Knutsen

Remember Note # 8: Sharon Jeppeson

Remember Note #9: Ed

Remember Note # 10: Boy who testified during sacrament meeting

Remember Note #11: O come all ye faithful Testimony giver

Remember Note # 12: Courtney from EE's Mom

Remember Note # 13:Jarom Taylor

Remember Note # 14:Brock Henderson

Remember Note # 15: Nic Haws

Remember Note # 16 Joe Pike

Remember Note # 17 The german

Remember Note # 18 Ethan Jensen








Remember Note #19 Cameo Redd








Remember Note # 20 Alex Boye