Sunday in North-Land

Church

      This was a very weird day, and by weird I mean weird feeling day! Today we went to church with Jame's Daughter's Ward. His son also is in this ward. Church was really good. It was fast and testimony meeting, which is always a great meeting. The thing that caused this to be a really weird feeling day, was this was my last Sunday in New Zealand! It seems like it was just yesterday that I was scared to come to a new ward in New Zealand, and I was nervous to meet everyone! I can't believe how fast the time has gone! Today was a day were I was able to spend a lot of time reflecting on the time I have had here, and the blessings that have been given to me. I know that I was suppose to come to New Zealand, and it helped me grow as a teacher and as a person. I have been tested and tried over here, but coming out of this I have grown and will take experiences and memories that will change me forever! I am truly so blessed to have been able to come to New Zealand and experience the things I have. I am so grateful for everyone that helped me get here, encouraged me to go, and has supported me over here. I wouldn't have been able to do it without any of you. I love you all so much! I can't wait to see you again! I am so grateful for the girls that were selected to come to New Zealand with me. We started out as sixteen strangers, but we truly have become best friends. I am going to miss them so much. I have learned and grown from all of the girls, and they have each touched my life in so many ways. I will never forget the friendships I've made and the love I have felt for them. I am grateful for Jim, Linda, and James, always being there to support us and help us out in anyway shape or form. They have been so good to us! I wouldn't have had such an amazing experience if it wasn't for their help and love. I am also grateful for the people of New Zealand. They have taught me so much! They have showed me a life of giving, sharing, and enjoyment. A culture of love for everyone. I am grateful for the school I was placed in and the staff I was able to work with. It's truly been an incredible experience. 

        Although this is just a little bit of what I was thinking, I'm sure you can understand why it was a weird feeling Sunday. Realizing it was my last time I would go to church in New Zealand made me really sad! I hope I can make it back here someday. After church during the evening, Emily and I went on a walk and had a really good talk about everything that has happened over here and all of the experience we have been through! I am so grateful for all of the blessings and tender mercies the Lord has given me.