Thots from Mikayla who is on mission in Spain

Hello Family,


It was good to talk with you, just wish it was under different circumstances.

I have been thinking about grani and the things she has done for me and influenced me to do. On the bus the other day, I took some time to write some thoughts. I will share them with you!

Grani always influenced me to be the best person I could be. She always pushed me to be better and work harder. She never allowed for me to close off my thoughts and think that I was only good for one thing.

She taught me to always push the limit.

She taught me to fight for the good.

She taught me to be strong and defend what I believe.

Grani taught me the importance of family and how necessary it is to have a strong foundation in the gospel.

She helped me to realize the importance of Music. In schools, In Church, and in the home.

She taught me the freedom that comes from knowledge.

I remember when I lived with her, how important it was for her to fill her time with learning about good things.

She exemplified the 13th Article of Faith: If there is anything virtuous, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

She taught me that knowledge is power.

She taught me the importance of being a strong woman.

She taught me to love.

We shared some special moments together while I lived with her.

She taught me to realize and take advantage of the opportunities that I have been given.

She showed me the way for her children and grandchildren.

She really blessed all of our lives.

What a great woman she has been in my life.

I know that if I mess around and be stupid here on earth, she will get permission from the Big Man and come down and kick me a good one.

I love my grandmother. She is a huge influence in my life.


I love you all so much.
Hermana Mikayla

Marlene's Funeral

Marlene Skouson's Funeral will be Friday May 7th at 1:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint Chapel on 9830 Elkhorn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89149. For all family members and those from out of town, there will be a meal following the service. We would love to have you join us. We have appreciated all of your prayers, letters, thoughts and phone calls throughout the past 14 months.

Much love,
The Skouson Family

Grani's Death

Grani took her last breath on Sunday May 2, 2010 at 6:25 AM. She passed away peacefully with five of her children around her.