Candy Selecting

Children are a blessing. They are so cute when they're little. And even though you want the clock to stop, you try to look into their faces imagining the beautiful adults they'll be someday. And oh, the prayers!

Carianne was always anxiously engaged in good things. The typical interests were there. Playing, pleasing, sisterhood, collecting friends, being goofy. By high school, she had a fun collection of friends. Boys started popping up more and more and she fit right in. Not many week-ends went by that she didn't have a group to be with.

I remember trying to help her realize how important it was to choose her boy friends carefully. It was like she might be standing in front of a tall display of candy. The best pieces were on the top - the big chocolate covered cashew, caramel filled clusters. The Bit-o-Honeys and little tootsie rolls were at the bottom for a dime a dozen. She was deserving and could reach those chocolate beauties at the top, with a little stretch. Or she could take the easy way and settle for the ones below. If these boys were candy, where would they be placed on the big candy display? And which ones would she really rather have? (There were a couple that I could imagine not having to reach for at all :))

Rusty appeared while she was at ASU. He happened to be in her singles ward. There was a lot of "candy selecting" going on in those days. That's just what happens when you're a young adult. It was a delight to see them come together. He and Carianne make a perfect pair. I'll always be SO thankful Rusty was on that top shelf! Funny, that's where he found her, too!

You're the best, Rusty!
Happy Birthmonth!
Mom Clawson