Monday, October 6, 2008

Homecoming Dance at Castle View High School

Tyson, with date and best friend, Kelsey.

Recently Kelsey's older brother lost his life in a tragic car accident. He was 22 years old, returned missionary, married just 2 months, very involved in the music department at BYU and an awesome brother! This all happened the day that the high school play was to open with Kelsey and Tyson as leads. Castle View really showed great support! They were willing to cancel the show for Kelsey's sake, but Kelsey wouldn't let them do that. The cast opened with an announcement that all performances were dedicated to the memory of Michael Hess. They had three performances and then Tyson accompanied Kelsey on her flight to Utah for her brother's funeral, attended the funeral and accompanied her on her flight back to Colorado and held three more performances after that.

One testimony builder through all of this is that the school asked Tyson to share with the cast and the faculty just what we as Latter Day Saints believe about life and death. Tyson has come away with a greater testimony of the Plan of Salvation and of the love of our Savior who blessed this wonderful family with such great peace and understanding.

We love you Kelsey!!! You're amazing!!!

2 comments:

Lianne said...

Sounds like Tyson had a good time. That is awesome that he was able to be such a comfort to her at that hard time in her life.

Harrop Family said...

I totally love Kelsey! She's my vote! :)