Ensign Challenge Activity...

In November 2010 Sue issued a challenge to read the Conference

Ensign during the following 6 months.
We met together to share our feelings

and thoughts about what we read.
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We were fed spiritually and physically with Sundaes!!

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Thanks to everyone who made an effort to "read the Ensign".

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Even though some of you were out of

town for spring break, you shared with us the joy

you felt reading the words of our leaders.

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We love that our sisters are trying to follow the Brethren.

Friends Forever♥

Holly Saunders McKell 1974 ~ 2011

Holly, 37 passed away at home April 2, 2011 due to complications from complex congenital heartdisease. She was born to Reed and Bobbi Saunders on April 8, 1974 with the probability of only living days. Defying the odds and pioneering a multitude of medical procedures, Holly amazed and taught us all by enduring 37 years of pure faith and strength. Holly was radiant with happiness. She had a positive attitude, always looking for the best in others, never judgmental, or self-pitying. She brought sunshine to everyone she met. "Strangers are friends I haven't met yet." Heaven is happy Holly is home. Born in California and growing up in the Cottonwood Heights area, Holly's deep love of the gospel of Jesus Christ influenced all who knew her. Her adventurous spirit took her to live in Arizona for seven years where her love of life and friendships grew. Moving back home to Utah, Holly met her sweetheart Quintin Thomas McKell. "It was truly my best moment when I met Quintin. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for putting him in my life." They were married in the Jordan River Temple July 8th, 2006. Together Quintin and Holly embarked on the greatest adventure of their lives, living in Australia for a year. There they adored the people, especially in their little branch, that loved them back. They cherished the birds, animals, and flowers of Cairns, Australia. Survived by husband Quintin, parents Reed and Bobbi Saunders, sisters, Lisa (Greg) Lake, Shelly (Craig) Peters, brother Danny Saunders, nieces and nephews. She loved Quintin's family and her constant friend Melanie Ledingham as well as hundreds of valued friends. "Tender mercies shall fall upon you like rain and wash away your tears" Please see blog http://www.mckellspot.blogspot.com/

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Holly was a member of our ward and captured our hearts with her strong spirit and willingness to live a happy life in spite of all her health complications. She was an amazing Relief Society Teacher. We rejoiced with her when she found the love of her life, Quintin. She was an amazing woman who taught us all how to live and how to die.

We will miss her, but her memory will last us a lifetime until we can meet with her again.