I had no idea, some 11 years ago when right after Luke was baptised the current cub scout chair person came up to me and told me Luke would be starting cub scouts, how cool this night would be. Was it a lot of work to get here? Yeah. Especially as I spent some five years as a den leader with my two oldest sons and put in extra hours to help Luke meet requirements for Webelos and 11-year-old scouts when other people dropped the ball. (And trying to get your kid through five required merit badges during the merit badge pow wow at BYU while your husband is getting his master's degree? Wasn't easy.)

But it was worth it. I am so proud of Luke. Everything said about him tonight was so true. He has a good and honest heart. He wants to do the right thing. He is outstanding in his duty to God. I appreciate his example and his goodness. I wish I could show you all the slide show his father made for him in tribute. It was beautiful!

What struck me the most as I looked out over the room of family and friends--both his and mine--and a whole bunch of scout leaders who helped along the way, is that it really does take a village. And my family and I are certainly blessed with one of the finest villages ever.