Well, the day has come and gone with much pondering and reminiscing about the Philippines. As of Thursday I have been home from my mission for two years. I had a great celebration with Filipino's and people who served in the Philippines, we ate great food, talked a lot, and luaghed even more. It was the best way that I could celebrate my 2 years from being home. Although it is hard to believe that the time has passed so quickly, I have been so blessed. It has definately been an eventful two years since my time back in the states so here are some things that have happend since my return...
*Colorado trip with Jen and her friends to see Wicked. Truly Amazing!*Took a trip to San Diego with mission friends to visit the Hamson's and the Brown's
*Moved to Rexburg with my best friend Crystal
*Took Kyle to the MTC to serve in the Kentucky Louisville Mission. We love you bud!
*Started school in the Early Childhood Special Education Program at BYU-Idaho
*Participated in the Open House and Dedication of the Rexburg Temple
*The birth of my brother's daughter, Averie Karren, in July...what a sweet girl
*Still in school at BYU-Idaho ;)
Some things I look forward to in the next year are...
*Vacationing to California with my family and celebrating Dad's 50th birthday in April and Mom's in September!
*Student teaching in Las Vegas and graduating with a Bachelor's Degre!
*Turning 25!
*A trip back to the Philippines (that may be a little more than a year away, but not by much!)
I learned to love the Philippines and the Filipino people while serving them in Cebu. I am so grateful that I made the choice to serve the Lord and his children for a year and a half, it changed my life dramatically and I hope that I was able to touch someone's heart through the spirit in me. I miss everything that I left behind, but the people will always be in my heart. I plan to return soon and visit the temple that was announced while I was there. It is half way done, I hope to make it out for the dedication. My life is amazing with the regular ups and downs of a college student but the Lord has blessed me in ways unimaginable. I thank you all for your support in my life and for the blessing you have been to me, expecially my family. What stregth they provide! I love you all!
