It's crazy. I can't believe it. But I'M SO EXCITED. I had my farewell talk on Sunday and I feel like it went really well. I was super anxious before my talk because I had no idea how many people would be there and I really was excited to speak about families. I was overwhelmed when I saw how many people were there to support me. I really wasn't expecting many, but people kept filing in. So eventually I had to go sit on the stand so they could get the meeting started.
I looked at the program and of course I was right after the musical number. Setting me up for failure. My brother and a group of friends sang "Behold the Wounds" which I asked them to sing. I sang it in LD's and that song means a lot to me, talking about how our Savior wants us to come unto Him and repent of our sins and how it may be when we meet Him again. They sang it beautifully and I lost it before I even got up to speak. I was sobbing. I had to take a minute to get it together when I got to the microphone. A member of the bishopric showed me where the tissues were. Haha. It made me laugh. I took a breather and started with my talk. It went really well and I feel like the spirit guided my words. I loved having the opportunity to speak about families and research what the prophets suggest to establish a righteous family. I really loved looking back at the memories of my family and just made me remember how much I love them and appreciate them.
After my talk I had to go greet everyone give them adequate thanks, but it was impossible. So if you're reading this and you were at my talk THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING. It meant the world to me that you'd take the time to support me. Thank you! If you weren't there, I know you would've if you were able to. Thank you for your support too.
My little brudder Jeff had his Eagle Court of Honor. I'm so proud of him. Seriously. Such a huge accomplishment and now he won't have to be embarrassed when there's the eagle's nest and he can't participate! Go Jeff! Also, embarrassing moment: I had my first skirt-tucked-in-garments experience at his court of honor. Luckily (or unluckily?) my uncle was the one who noticed and pointed and made everyone stare. I'm glad he told me so I didn't walk around like that for the rest of the night and I'm glad I could bring some entertainment. Just slightly embarrassing, but its all good. It'll happen to the rest of them for laughing so hard at me :)
Yesterday I got to go help tell a girl from Make-A-Wish Foundation that her wish was granted. It was awesome. She seemed kind of embarrased, but she was secretly smiling- I could tell. I hope I can get into something like that when I get back. It would be awesome. Now she gets to go on a shopping spree. We dressed up as Justin Bieber and sang (to the tune of Baby):
You know we love you,
You know we care.
Just shout whenever
And we'll be there.
You have felt crappy,
You have felt sad.
And we can help you be very very glad.
You told wish granters
You like to shop.
We'll make that happen-
Shop 'til you drop.
Go buy some clothes,
Go buy a camera
Just give the bill to your wish granta!
Baby, baby, baby- oh!
Your wish is granted, granted, granted, OH YEAH!
Baby, baby, baby- oh!
Don't spend it all in one place.
Baby, baby, baby- oh!
Your wish is granted, granted, granted- OH YEAH!
Baby, baby, baby- oh!
Hope we put a smile on your face, yeah!
And then we did sweet hip hop and break dancing moves. It was quite hilarious. We said her name instead of baby, but I didn't know if it was appropriate to write that on here :) I'm so glad I got to be involved with that. This is probably the last post before I leave. I have tons to do- no time for wasting the day away on the computer. I actually should be getting ready to go to the Manti temple. Anyways! It's been great spending time with my family. I'll miss them, but I know they'll be here when I come back and it'll be all the sweeter. My mom should be posting my e-mails to my blog when I leave so this won't be the last of me! Thanks for all your support! I love you all!
