September 25, 2008
September 19, 2008
September 11, 2008
What an opportunity...
I am in love with Washington DC. I have had the great opportunity to be here the last couple of days. What a neat experience to be in our nations capitol on the 7th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The memorial at the pentagon was dedicated today. I wasn't able to attend but I did watch most of it on the news as I was getting ready for the day. There are flags all over the city and they are all at half mass, and there is a spirit of rememberance that has fallen upon the city.
In case you have been living under a rock and didn't know, it is also an election year. The city is full of political buzz. The driver on the way from the airport to the hotel felt very strongly about things. He told us who to vote for and who cost who the election etc. He also said that he was good friends with the Clinton's and that they go out drinking together. Hmmm don't know if I believe that but anything can happen right.
I was able to do a tour of the city last night and see the capital from the west side the same side that we will watch in January for the inauguration. The we went over to see the White House. I must admit it was smaller that I had imagined, but still very impressive. Today I went to the Holocaust Museum, what sobering experience. I have always had a fascination with WWII I have read the Diary of Anne Frank countless times. It is just amazing to me that people can treat other people so horribly. There was a very special feeling there as it brought to life the stories of the survivors and victims of the holocaust. I have a new appreciation for them. Seeing the clothes and pictures were priceless but seeing the hallway full of shoes was so powerful it almost moved me to tears. We then walked over the the Washington Monument and the National Archives. I saw the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Things that I never dreamed of seeing right in front of me.
I have realized how grateful for many things that I have in my life. I am grateful to be a citizen of this great country. What a blessing it is to live in a place where we are free. To have the blessing and opportunities that come with being a citizen here. I am also grateful for my knowledge of the restored gospel. To know that all human beings are children of god and that he loves us all equally. I truly am blessed.
I could go on and on about this great city. In fact I would love to live here. I am not kidding if I had a job here I would move tomorrow. It is so full of history, culture, and learning. Oh District of Columbia how you have won my heart!
In case you have been living under a rock and didn't know, it is also an election year. The city is full of political buzz. The driver on the way from the airport to the hotel felt very strongly about things. He told us who to vote for and who cost who the election etc. He also said that he was good friends with the Clinton's and that they go out drinking together. Hmmm don't know if I believe that but anything can happen right.
I was able to do a tour of the city last night and see the capital from the west side the same side that we will watch in January for the inauguration. The we went over to see the White House. I must admit it was smaller that I had imagined, but still very impressive. Today I went to the Holocaust Museum, what sobering experience. I have always had a fascination with WWII I have read the Diary of Anne Frank countless times. It is just amazing to me that people can treat other people so horribly. There was a very special feeling there as it brought to life the stories of the survivors and victims of the holocaust. I have a new appreciation for them. Seeing the clothes and pictures were priceless but seeing the hallway full of shoes was so powerful it almost moved me to tears. We then walked over the the Washington Monument and the National Archives. I saw the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Things that I never dreamed of seeing right in front of me.
I have realized how grateful for many things that I have in my life. I am grateful to be a citizen of this great country. What a blessing it is to live in a place where we are free. To have the blessing and opportunities that come with being a citizen here. I am also grateful for my knowledge of the restored gospel. To know that all human beings are children of god and that he loves us all equally. I truly am blessed.
I could go on and on about this great city. In fact I would love to live here. I am not kidding if I had a job here I would move tomorrow. It is so full of history, culture, and learning. Oh District of Columbia how you have won my heart!
**Pictures coming soon, as soon as I get home and upload them.**
August 25, 2008
I love this gospel!
Just when I needed it my visiting teachers showed up, with a message that was written for me!
To read this awesome message yourself, click here!
Love it!
To read this awesome message yourself, click here!
August 22, 2008
About me
A few weeks or months ago honestly I can't remember, I was tagged by someone. I think it was Rebecca. It was one where you share a few things about you people don't know about you. Honestly I don't know the specifics so I figured I would make it up so here are 8 little facts about yours truly.
- I can say the alphabet backwards.
- I am afraid of birds. Not birds flying in the sky, but pet birds and if I see a bird that is not flying I will go out of my way to avoid it.
- I love to cook. Ok well most of you may have know that.
- Along those same lines I watch the food network every night as I am going to sleep.
- I color code the clothes in my closet and only use white hangers.
- My favorite holiday is Easter.
- When given a choice of candy I will pick gummy candies every time even over chocolate. I am a girl though and I do love me some chocolate especially white chocolate, or dark chocolate the darker the better.
- I will do anything for my nephews. Especially Devin that little "guperman" has me wrapped around his little finger
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