I DID IT!!!!

This past weekend I went with a group of about 35 ladies down to St. George and ran the Painter's Half Marathon. I can't believe I did something like this. And, what is even more unbelievable, is that I'm already planning on doing another one this year. I wasn't very happy with my time, so I have to do another one! Anyway, we had a fantastic time together, and it was great to accomplish something I had never thought possible--since I HATE running!!  Thanks to all those that encouraged me. If I can do this, anyone can!!

Okay, here are two pictures.  The first is most of the group in the Dixie Convention Center before the race. We did get matching shirts.  The front said, "South Jordan M.O.M.S--Miles of Marvelous Silence"  And the back had a line of stick people running and with arrows saying "She made me do it!" (Which is true, just see my post from Sept 28, 2009)

 
I really shouldn't post this next one, because it was terrible, but I will because you can see that I really was at the end with one of the blanket things.  I had met up with my friends who had finished before me, and we all started crying talking about how we finished.  Yep, cried.  That's what girls do!!

Remembering, once again.

2010 started out all right, and has gone downhill pretty quickly. Hopefully the rest of the year won't continue to be like the last week has gone.

My oldest brother called me last Thursday and told me that my Grandpa Kemp had passed away. I had just seen him the Sunday before, and he looked great--better than I had seen him in years. Unfortunately, he started having chest pains Thursday morning, and when they took him to the hospital for tests, he never made it out again.

Grandpa was always a dreamer. He always had an idea that was going to change the world. He loved farming and ranching and taking care of animals. He was proud of his family and his posterity, and always had the biggest smile when he talked to the great-grandchildren.  He never failed to bear his testimony when he had the chance.  We'll miss him, and the strength he was to our family. 



Norvin LaVell Kemp
September 18, 1931 ~ January 14, 2010
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away January 14, 2010 in Murray, Utah. Norvin was born September 18, 1931 in Price, Utah to LaVell and Thelma Ewell Kemp.

Norvin married Voris McKinley for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple October 11, 1950. Norvin was a lifelong active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served diligently in many church callings. Norvin and his sweetheart served a thirty month service mission at Welfare Square. They also served as ordinance workers in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Norvin enjoyed farming, ranching and the hard work which this required. He also enjoyed fishing vacations with his children and grandchildren

Survived by his wife, Voris Kemp; Children: Larry LaVell (Adelina), Brent McKinley (Roseann), Jeannene (Joe) Williams, Norvin Kiel (Maurina), Roger Arthur (Debi), Annette (Raul) Gomez. Siblings: Gene J (Joy), Shana (Kent) Olson, Charlotte (Dennis) Jensen, 26 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren

Norvin was preceded in death by his parents and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 19, 11:00 AM at the Spring Meadows Ward, 132 N. 570 E., Tooele, UT. A viewing will be held Monday from 6-8 PM at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 S., and on Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 AM at the Ward. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.larkincares.com