Valley Idol.....and the winner is......

MATT POWELL!!!!

It has been so awesome to watch this young man's talent and calling unfold before your eyes. I have known Matt for many years and consider him just like a son as he is good friends with my son Tyler. Matt talents impress me but nothing like the character I have seen in him over the years. I have been impressed many times with Matt as I watch the love that he shares with my son Tyler. Tyler and Matt have been friends for many years now and I love watching them together. Here are a few examples of what I have seen when these two hang out. I have seen two teenagers act like 5 year olds and dress up and make movie and have a great time of laughter. I have seen Matt many times come and cheer for Tyler while playing hockey. Even when Tyler messed up on a playing Matt always would express how it was the other person's fault. Matt always encouraged Tyler in how well he played and would pick out every good play he did and talk about it with great excitement. I have watched the two of them hug and cry together as one or the other was going through a tough time. I have watched Matt express such a caring and loving heart towards my son Tyler and wants the best for him. So really what I am trying to say is....Matt I am really impressed with your talents but I am MORE impressed with your character. Keep up the good work Matt.

Jason & Kelsey...great people....become great leaders!!

Was at church tonight for a going away party that the youth had for our youth leaders Jason & Kelsey Eliason. I have been going to this church for 17 years and Jason & Kelsey were already there when I got there....although much younger...lol. I have had the privilege of watching them grow through their teen years into to the leaders they have become. I have watched them be encouraged by many in our church when they needed some direction and love and and now I see them doing that with the youth we have now. I have also had the incredible privilege of hearing my three teenagers come home from youth night and youth events and talk about how incredible Jason & Kelsey were that night. My son especially has a close bond with Jason and feels like he can share anything with him and Jason has encouraged him to do things he wouldn't normally do if not encouraged by Jason. They have alot of fun together especially when it comes to hockey and golf. My son also said that he had grown closer to Kelsey when he went away to youth camp and really had a good opportunity to get to know Kelsey in a more personal way and had alot of fun chatting with her on the way back in the van. Jason & Kelsey have set such a great example of what great leaders look like and it is by just being real. My kids love that about them!! We are all going to miss them and from a mothers heart I can not thank you guys enough for all you have poured into my kids and have encouraged them to become what God wants them to be.Jason & Kelsey...you are great people that have become great leaders. I will be forever thankful for you both!! We all love you, The Naswell Family