The summer of 2009 was a summer that I will never forget. All the adventures and memories I have made over this summer will forever be apart of me and have changed me for the better.I was lucky to be reunited with my siblings this summer, something we haven't done for over 4 years. It was great being with them, seeing how we have all changed, and having the opportunity to make more memories.
I had the opportunity to be an EFY counselor for one week in St. Petersburg. I was a counselor over 7 great girls who taught me more than I taught them. I will forever remember the spirit I felt at EFY and for the opportunity to teach and be an example to those girls.
I also changed my address this summer which was a huge step! I am now living with my sister Whitney, her husband Jason, and my nephew Jack in Orlando. I have seen the benefits of moving to Orlando every day. I love my school, my job, living with my sister, and waking up to Jack's voice every morning. This move has truly been life changing and a huge answer to my prayers.
This summer also brought things which were unexpected but life changing. I met this boy named Griffin, who was my best friend's boyfriend's roommate. He was here from Utah for the summer installing security systems. The first time I met him I thought he was hilarious and someone who defiantly caught my eye. I started to like him pretty quick but I kept thinking to myself that nothing would happen because he would be going back to Utah soon so I shouldn't get my hopes up. As I spent more time with him, and after our first one-on-one date, I fell hard for him and realized that I couldn't stop pushing my feelings away. We started to date more seriously and I soon realized how he was everything that I ever wanted. Everything came so easy with him and I never felt so comfortable with anyone like that before. He is the most amazing guy and someone who means the world to me.
When the summer ended, Griffin had to head back to Utah. Saying goodbye to him was defiantly hard especially knowing that December would be the next time I would see him. Being away from him has been very difficult but it has shown me how much he means to me and how badly I want to be with him. Future plans are still up in the air since I don't know what Dental school to go to but I know that the Lord will direct our paths and bring us together again. Until then, I am enjoying dating him and enjoying the joy and happiness that he brings into my life!
