Monday, September 22, 2008

Spokesman Review today


My interview was published today. You can go here to read it but you won't see pictures, so I copied the original so that you could see the photos. Sorry if you can't open it any larger.
This was a very emotional thing for me. I am so happy for the way it turned out. I am also glad that my picture turned out well. Anyway, grab a few tissues, your gonna need them. I did.

28 comments:

Karen said...

Thanks for a good cry this morning...I needed it...IT turned out wonderfully!!!!

Cindy said...

Yah tell me about the good cry. Here I am at work crying my eyes out. It turned out great and I love the pictures.

Karlene said...

First, thank you for sharing your story. Now so many more people besides those of us who know you, know of Oliva.

Second, You looked beautiful!

You are so strong - thank you for sharing your story with the us and the world.

kim said...

I didn't listen and grab a kleenex. Should have, now I need a new shirt. It was a beautiful article. You can and should be very pleased and proud. Love you so much!

julie said...

way to go, this turned out beautifully arah! ...and i love the green sweater. ;)

Darla said...

Arah,
I loved it. Very well done and I (like Julie) think you're so brave and strong to do all you've done to help other's heal, while healing yourself. you look GORGEOUS in the pic. Nice. (:

Kami said...

wow, this article turned out great, and I agree with everyone else. It's awesome how you've been able to take this situation and made it an opportunity to help others.

Love you :)

Anonymous said...

Great article Arah! You are doing some pretty awesome things. I really admire you:)

janet said...

I cried! Thanks for your wonderful example. The article and pictures are beautiful.

ps. Bev Olson left a comment on my blog for you about the article.

Becky said...

What a beautiful article- and what a tribute to what you are doing. You were right about needing a tissue.

Wendy said...

That was wonderful Arah. I love how Olivia won't ever be forgotten through what you're doing for others. And you do look great in that picture.

Love the pic of Brinley in the header.

The Bennett Bunch said...

I should have grabbed some kleenex. Oh Arah, what a beautiful article. I really admire you and your family.

Stephani said...

That was so beautifully written. I remember when I first heard about your pregnancy with Olivia before you had her when I was sitting next to your mom at the General Relief Society dinner last year...the tears just came to my eyes and I wondered how anyone could be strong enough to go through that kind of situation, especially feeling your sweet baby's every movement because of the lack of amniotic fluid...You and Karen are two amazing women, I have experienced loss in my own ways, but I don't know if I could ever be strong enough to go through what either of you have experienced. Thank you for the example you set of how precious every life is, and for the strength you offer by sharing the story of your little Olivia.

Sam said...

Beautiful article. Love, Sam

Josh n Betsie said...

That was a beautiful article. I cried. I am so glad you are able to help others. You are an amazing women.

Josh n Betsie said...

That was a beautiful article. I cried. I am so glad you are able to help others. You are an amazing women.

Josh n Betsie said...

oh and I LOVE that picture of brinley on top

Mary Child said...

Arah, I am seriously at a loss for words, but definitely not tears!

The article turned out beautifully, and you should be so proud. We all love you so much Arah!

Lana said...

I'm not sure I can find a word to describe how beautiful this artical is. I'm proud of your strength and the service you give others. I bought six papers right after you called this morning. Thank you for being the wonderful daughter, mother and wife that you are. I Love you, Mom

Lisa Farman said...

The article turned out perfectly. You never cease to amaze me with your strength and your kindness. Being a part of your life has helped me to grow in so many ways I am so grateful for your friendship in my life. Thank you.

You look beautiful in your picture!

The Jeppson Family said...

Arah...
Wow, the first thing I thought when I read this was...how do you do it? My conclusion was...What strength you have(plus many more WONDERFUL qualities)!! What a blessing to be involved with some wonderful organizations in helping others to heel & have their hearts try to smile again! You are such a wonderful example!

Jeff and Erika Mitchell said...

I am a friend of Betsie's and have always been amazed by your strength. You are such an example to me and I have always admired you. Thank you for sharing your story. It was wonderful.

Kim and Aaron W. said...

That was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Kim

CrazyMomof7 said...

It turned out beautiful Arah. I am so proud of you for sharing your story.

Rocia said...

you are an amazing mommy arah! we can't wait for sarah mae to arrive!

Andrea said...

You're amazing, Arah. You are a great example of finding the blessings from your trials. My sister had a friend who went through the same experience. I'll have to let her know about this so she can pass it on to her friend.

nich, nic, and keags! said...

Arah I am so sorry to hear about your loss. having just had a baby with my wife Nicole I cold not even begin to imagine what this must have been like. The article was great and I wish you and Matt the best.

Anonymous said...

Arah,

I know you've heard this already but I loved the artical. You are a blessing to all of us. thankyou for sharing your story and letting the world get to know Olivia. I needed to tell you something. Kelseyhad a project she needed to do for school about meeting someone she knew that had passed away and what she would share with that person if she were with them now. Kelsey chose Olivia and she said that she wanted to share her love and all the good things in the world. Anyways, I love you.

Corinne