Looking Forward

I am looking forward to the day that People in this world no longer care about what celebrities think.

I am looking forward to the day that celebrities no longer think that people care about what they think.

I am looking forward to the day that celebrities realize that they are not credible critics in the world of politics. (ahem...... Lindsay Lohan, Oprah Winfrey, and many, many more)

I am looking forward to the day that celebrities realize they don't have to bash conservatives, and they don't have to bash liberals. Does any of this bashing really matter? Especially coming from a celebrity? No.

I am looking forward to the day that people can think and be who they want to be, regardless of anything else, or anyone else. Especially Hollywood.

I am looking forward to the day that the President (whomever it may be) takes all of the celebrities who think they know so much, ties them all up, puts them in a securely locked bomb shelter, never to be heard from again.

I think that the media could join them for the most part. You know, the ones who broadcast all of the crap the celebrities say.

Yeah, they can be locked up too.

A Beautiful Day for a Funeral

I'm not being biased just because he's my grandpa,
I'm only saying it because it's true.
If there is such a thing as a wonderful, inspiring funeral,
it was the one held in behalf of my dear grandfather today.

I don't think there was one person there today that left
without a desire to become a better person.
As my grandmother was speaking today,
she said something that will stand out in my mind forever.....

Don't be sad because he's gone, be happy because he was here.

There is so much truth to that.
So often I dwell on the fact that he isn't here anymore.
When really, I am the luckiest person in the world to be his
grand-daughter,
and lucky to have known him for 28 years.

There are so many things I will miss,
but I have gained wonderful memories
that will stay with me forever.
Picking raspberries in the garden, working on his cars,
fishing, doing taxes in the family room,

eating fresh sliced tomatoes,
hearing him say "how's my Meggie-Meg",
mowing the lawn, pruning the trees,

seeing him at my softball games and dance performances,

riding with him to school at Weber State as
he taught Economics and I began my college years,
watching tv in his lay-z-boy, working in the green house,
celebrating birthdays on the deck, the biggest-brightest smile,
rolling his eyes when grandma told him to
comb his hair and change his clothes,
handing me the keys to my first car he fixed just for me,
ice cream runs to Country Boy Dairy,
three hand squeezes meaning 'I love you',
seeing how much he loves little Adelaide,
and last but not least, pure and absolute unconditional love.

All of the grandchildren released a balloon in his honor.
My grandmother received the flag that was laid on his casket
in his honor of serving his country in Korea.
We reminisced about wonderful times with
family we haven't seen in years. We celebrated the life of a most
wonderful, patient, loving, giving, and thoughtful man.
As a note, I have never seen so many people at a viewing before.
There were approximately 400 people that came by
Sunday night alone. He was loved by all and he will
be dearly missed, but dearly remembered.

I love you more than you can know gramps.
You are my sunshine.........

Elden Elmer Liechty 1928-2008

My grandpa passed away very early this morning. He has struggled with cancer for over ten years.
He has finally been released from this physical struggle.
He is such a wonderful person and has been
such a help and example to me in my life.
He has always been there for my family and such a loving grandfather.
He has always stressed to me the importance of getting an education.
I was able to see him for the last time on Sunday evening and I was able to tell him that I am still moving along in school and about my class I have this semester.
He was so proud, I could see it on his face.
He loves little Adelaide, she was his little girl.

I love you grandpa and will miss you terribly.
Thank you for all that you have done for me in my life, again.
I can't thank you enough.

Until we meet again..............

Love Fills the Sky

We attended the balloon release for Stephanie and Christian this evening. It was amazing. I have been brought to tears many times this week because of this tragedy. It breaks my heart that people have to suffer like this in life. I cannot comprehend nor do I have the desire to comprehend how their family feels at this time. There was a lot of support there tonight and I felt so much love among everyone as we gathered to release the balloons. I pray that they may get through the tough days, weeks, and months ahead with peace and comfort.
Godspeed.




Get well soon you two.

A Button

If you would like to donate to help Christian and Stephanie here is a button. They will be in the hospital for quite a long time. You can also read more about what happened with updates via Courtney's blog here.

All of my Love

My friend Courtney's sister and her husband were in a terrible plane crash Saturday night.
You have all of my love and I pray for the best.

The Wait is Over (Almost)

I am not going to do a Stephenie Meyer post because frankly,
I haven't read the book yet.

I will join my friends later to discuss details when
I finally get a minute to read it.

Meanwhile............

My wait is (almost) over for new Jack's Mannequin music. Their new EP came out this week, The Ghost Overground. There are two new songs on it and they are amazing! I can't wait for the rest of the new album to come out next month.

CHECK IT OUT!