This past Saturday, this lucky girl on my left went through the temple.
and...
I got to be there! It was truly an honor.
This was an amazing experience. She is one of my dearest friends and she is leaving for a mission in October. I can't believe it! This right of passage of going through the temple has made me ponder all of our great times together, like laying in the hallway of our old apartment making funny noises together, doing the charleston on the balcony and hiding ourselves from a boy we liked that we just made fools of ourselves in front of. I also remember what made us both really want to go on missions: being there when our dear friend Cameo felt the spirit for the first time. I'm sure going to miss those times with her, but I am so excited for her. She'll be such a great missionary.
This past friday the Summer Program ended at my work. I held the tears in during the closing talent show that we had, but they sure wanted to come. When the participants were doing their talents it brought it all back to me. It reminded me of everything they've done for me this summer. The participants there have built me up, made me a better person. They showed me that they are capable of so much more than they are given credit for, and they helped me realize that I am too. I'm going to miss their smiling faces, funny dances, and kind deeds. I'll miss being followed around by a certain participant. I didn't get to go on many outings with the summer kids, but almost every day I was there with them during singing time and snack time. What joy they have brought to my life this past summer. They are so incredibly easy to love. After work on Friday I was sad and onnery for hours. Poor Jayson. Good thing he's such a good sport.
One more goodbye has taken place just today. About twenty minutes ago my step-grandmother (Justie's mom) passed away. It is something that is very bittwersweet. She was diagnosed with dementia about ten years ago. When she was diagnosed she said that she hoped she didn't live another year, and ten years later, she remained. Our prayers go out to the Jewkes family. Please keep them in yours too. I have spent a bit of time with this woman, and from what I understand she was quite remarkable before she was diagnosed. I don't doubt for a minute that she is in spiritual paradise, being a missionary right now. I can't wait to get to talk with her and get to know her.
and...
I got to be there! It was truly an honor.
This was an amazing experience. She is one of my dearest friends and she is leaving for a mission in October. I can't believe it! This right of passage of going through the temple has made me ponder all of our great times together, like laying in the hallway of our old apartment making funny noises together, doing the charleston on the balcony and hiding ourselves from a boy we liked that we just made fools of ourselves in front of. I also remember what made us both really want to go on missions: being there when our dear friend Cameo felt the spirit for the first time. I'm sure going to miss those times with her, but I am so excited for her. She'll be such a great missionary.
This past friday the Summer Program ended at my work. I held the tears in during the closing talent show that we had, but they sure wanted to come. When the participants were doing their talents it brought it all back to me. It reminded me of everything they've done for me this summer. The participants there have built me up, made me a better person. They showed me that they are capable of so much more than they are given credit for, and they helped me realize that I am too. I'm going to miss their smiling faces, funny dances, and kind deeds. I'll miss being followed around by a certain participant. I didn't get to go on many outings with the summer kids, but almost every day I was there with them during singing time and snack time. What joy they have brought to my life this past summer. They are so incredibly easy to love. After work on Friday I was sad and onnery for hours. Poor Jayson. Good thing he's such a good sport.
One more goodbye has taken place just today. About twenty minutes ago my step-grandmother (Justie's mom) passed away. It is something that is very bittwersweet. She was diagnosed with dementia about ten years ago. When she was diagnosed she said that she hoped she didn't live another year, and ten years later, she remained. Our prayers go out to the Jewkes family. Please keep them in yours too. I have spent a bit of time with this woman, and from what I understand she was quite remarkable before she was diagnosed. I don't doubt for a minute that she is in spiritual paradise, being a missionary right now. I can't wait to get to talk with her and get to know her.
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