Last Year

One year ago today my parents picked me up from the mission home on the last day of my mission. This is such a funny picture, 1st of all because we were all randomly matching. And also for the two days before we didn't have water so I hadn't showered, (the reason for the bun) but I distinctly remember picking out my favorite blue plaid shirt with puffy sleeves which I thought was beautiful and hip and perfect for the special occasion. ha ha. I even wore my bright blue plastic earrings that were basically spray painted buttons to match. Needless to say, Peru had changed me a little bit. (My mom was kind enough to suggest giving away all of my clothes before we got on the plane)

But in all aspects - inside and out - I was a different person in that picture. And I wish with all of my heart that I could be that person again. My mission was such a beautiful experience. I've never worked so hard or believed in God so much. When I came home, My parents and Ryan were very patient as I adjusted to the realization of being an imperfect person in this imperfect world.

I've been blessed though. It has been a good year and on this day last year I never would have imagined that life could have worked out so well. So today I'm reflecting on my memories of those totally impactful 18 months and I'm so so thankful.