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After high school, Callie came to Brigham Young University (BYU) where she and I were roommates for one year. I learned so much from her during that time. The disease had already started to affect her balance and eyesight, so she needed help. I enjoyed being one of the many that helped her. Looking back…
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My cousin Callie has a powerful story. I hope that what follows truly captures who she was and her example. She has significantly influenced me. She was part of my family and one of my best friends. Remembering her while writing this has brought many tears, mostly happy ones. I love her and am so…
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Lance had an exceptional high school experience due in large part to many wonderful people around him that greatly enriched his life. This disease progressed quickly for him, since he got it at a young age. He lost his eyesight and grew weaker a lot faster than his mom did for example. As a result…
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My cousin Lance has the best life story. I have throughly enjoyed writing it and remembering him. It will bring tears to your eyes, yet also make you laugh out loud. He was the type of person that inspired others. His life was fairly short, yet he lived it to the fullest with an infectious…
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My dad is an amazing speaker. Many of the talks that he has given throughout his life have had a significant impact on me, especially this one. When my dad gave this talk at Carolyn’s funeral, I had just graduated from high school. At this time my mom was in a wheelchair, and life with…
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Carolyn was an optimistic person. It was not in her nature to complain or feel bad for herself. As the disease progressed, she lost many abilities including her eyesight and went completely blind fairly early on. She continued to cook though for as long as she could. She would prop herself up against the kitchen…
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I am really excited to tell the story of my Aunt Carolyn and her two children, Callie and Lance. They, along with Carolyn’s husband, Scott Flake, are the neatest family I have ever known. They all had to endure such extremely heavy trials, yet their home was full of laughter and happiness. Whenever I visited…
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We have trials or hard things that happen in our lives to help us learn and grow. There is purpose in these things. It was my grandma’s belief that our trials are not just to teach ourselves, but for those around us too. To see what they will do. Will they serve and help? She said, “The…
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Sometimes life can be hard…and then it gets harder. This is the case with SCA 7. Yet, there is still joy and happiness to be had. In the Sermon on the Mount our Savior said, “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). My grandparents were comforted, and their comfort came in…
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“Let your heart be not faint, Now the journey’s begun; There is One who still beckons to you. So look upward in joy, And take hold of his hand; He will lead you to heights that are new–” –Does the Journey Seem Long, Joseph Fielding Smith I left off with my grandpa Paul’s story…he and his…
SCA7 Through My Eyes 