A Casa Portuguesa-Outono 2010: Jarrett, Josh, Colin, João, Joseph, Janae, Elizabeth, Camila, Caitlin, and Sabrina. :)
There are two things that I know in life.
1. The only thing constant in life is change.
2. The only person that can help us get through these changes and hard times and be the rock we can hold on to as the waves of change crash around us is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is because of Him and His atoning sacrifice that we're able to become our best selves, grow closer to and more like our Savior. He is the ONLY way. I am so grateful and blessed to know this, and for the constant direction, support, and love He gives me.
There are a few things I am going to miss about the FLSR:
1. Interpretive dance parties with my roommates Camila and Elizabeth. I'll have to find someone else who can do the "danza do bolo" with me. That'll sure be hard to find.
2. Vegging out with Joseph, and capturing him for "sitting in the car" runs. Oh, the occasional J Dawg or Seven Eleven runs are nice, too. Seriously, I am gonna miss Joseph. He is getting all grow up and getting a real job in California. :(
3. The people. You can never find such fun, positive, dedicated, kind, and hard-working people anywhere else. These are my people, and I sure love 'em. I had a "going away" party today, and it was amazing to see the 70+ people who showed up just because there's a party and food. Gotta love these kind people.
4. The strong, friendly, and supportive ward. Ok, this is kind of redundant, but I will really miss our ward. I was sitting next to my friend Matt during church when I suddenly realized that it was my last Sunday in the FLSR. What a sad moment that was. I am sure gonna miss these crazy people.
5. Portuguese House dinners. Being with people each day makes you close to them, and I will miss my Portuguese family.
6. Crashing Spanish House dinners and desserts. :) They let me steal food from them when the Portuguese House food is less than appetizing. They're too kind!!
7. SO MANY THINGS. I can't think of it all, but I will still be working three shifts a night here, so that will help wean me off of the FLSR so I can somehow transfer back to normal life, and then TAIWAN!!
I love my Savior. It is times like these when changes are happening all around me that I can turn to Him and know that He will reassure me, lift me, and carry me through these times. I know that He loves me and that He has a plan for me. I have faith in Him, and I am so grateful for my Savior.
