Good Times

Well, last week was pretty hard... I am no longer surprised that I seem to be experiencing the highest highs (missionary moments), and lowest lows (complaints turning into personal attacks) while at Sylvan. For some reason, if I don't make it down to Rapid to be among other members, I feel like I'm slowly dying spiritually. I wasn't able to make it there as much as usual, and I could feel the difference. I finally got to the lower elevation (is that the secret?) yesterday, and today has been fantastic. Lest you think that I spend my time sitting in my room, reading sad books, and crying my eyes out, I thought I'd post this.

Highlights of the week:

John Bytheway came to Rapid City to speak! It's not that big of a deal, if you're in the "Mormon Belt," but here people travelled for two hours just to hear him speak. It's interesting that an average event in one place, can be a once-in-a-lifetime, long remembered thing. I went away from his fireside feeling like I could do anything, and that things really work out.

I washed dishes for a function on Saturday= always fun. It's nice to do for a break, though I wouldn't want to do it full time :)

I got a new roommate from Tiawan (I seem to be shooing them out, because she's my third of the summer). She's very nice, works as a hostess which is different, but probably good because we won't go on and on about drama at the front desk. We're planning a smore party, because she's never tried it before.

I talked to my Filipino friends, and we have an appointment for the missionaries to visit and teach up here at Sylvan!!!! I've never had that happen before, and I'm extremely excited. I know that Hera and Chris are interested in learning about a lot of religions, so it should be nice. I told a friend that I may be getting jipped, money-wise, but I'm being paid with "spiritual treasures." Too true.

I didn't want to come home Sunday night, so I stayed at the couple missionary's house- the Hintons from Hurricane. They are so sweet and kind, making me feel at home the day I met them :D I'll probably stay over again! Then I went to Mark H's sister's FHE, which turned out to be a married couple with a 2 year old, along with four single people. It's such a blessing to be included in a real family, even if it was only for a few hours. I loved the family prayer- I miss praying out loud with others. It's always interesting what you miss...

I woke up early today at the Hinton's apartment, and decided to drive home. I got my laundry done, and I jogged around the lake. I climbed up to "my spot," all by myself at the tops of the mountains- at least it feels that way. It's been a great day!

I feel blessed.