North Carolina was a BLAST!! My cousin Krisha and her family are living there and I was fortunate enough to go spend two great weeks with them! I loved every minute--except for the effects of the sunburn! Unfortunately I kept my camera in my bag the ENTIRE trip!! But it was only because I was having too much fun! Thanks Krish for letting me come!
I have been on this cliff jumping kick the last week! Three times in one week; it is a very nerve wrecking experience. I always act tough right up until it is my turn and I'm standing on the edge looking down a 20 foot cliff and I start to second guess my decision of even agreeing to come! Also, no pictures from when I have actually gone! But hopefully we will go again so I can actually get some!
This is Greg jumping, it kind of gives you an idea :)
From the time this picture was taken to when I jumped today, the water had dropped about SEVEN feet! Before it was about a 15-18 foot jump, today about a 24-25 foot jump!
I am loving my work--more than ever! It has been so great to work with the people here, residents and employees! I work with some of the sweetest girls, some not so sweet, and some just flat out AWKWARD! But all in all, I love my job! I truly feel like this is my 'calling' if that's what you want to call it. I feel drawn to working with people and helping them in ways they cannot.
Music--I love you! This summer has brought some GREAT songs to life! My new favorite is Lady Antebellum-Our Kind of Love. I cannot even tell you how many times I have listened to this song (3 times since I started this post!). I love summer and the music it brings. I feel like lately has really been speaking to my soul. Sounds odd I know but a good song just really makes me think about my life and all that I am doing with it.
Mary-
She deserves a post in and of herself! My blessed roommate who has been wonderful! I am so sad she will be leaving me to continue her schooling at the University of Utah. But I am so happy for her! She will be a great therapist one day, I know because I consider her mine! This summer would not have been the same without her! I am so grateful that we have been able to live together before she moves! She has helped me to realize so much about myself and the person I want to become! Even if she doesn't know it--she definitely is one of the greatest people I know!
Love you Murry!
A few things I have become very grateful for in the past two months:
-The Priesthood. Knowing I have an amazing Father and Brother who hold the priesthood is so comforting! Also having some great friends that are worthy to hold it isn't a bad idea! :)
-Prayer
-Love and Support from my Mom
-Encouragement from my dad.
-Being able to experience the gospel in a new setting.
-Finding Strength in myself
-Learning to rely on my Father in Heaven
Here is a random picture of me and Jess (my other roommate) at a BBQ with some friends!
I will work on the whole picture thing, but for now, this will have to suffice.
