Japan!!

So I guess I left out a huge part of who I am. That would be my ever wonderful Friends!! :)

My Best Friend having just left on a mission to Hiroshima, Japan. He's pretty much been the one who would get me through the crazy times, and drove me a little crazy as well ;) but it's safe to say if he was still here I'd still be spending every waking moment with him! Ha ha ha

He's pretty much the studliest boy ever!! Look at this picture!!! :)

Let's see, he's a National Champion for Cycling in Utah. He used to race almost every weekend and (I'm probably either giving him too much credit or not enough) biked 200 miles every week. He is determined in everything he does. Not only is he an amazing athlete but he was always doing his best in school. His Senior year every class for both semesters was either AP or CE except for Seminary. So he is pretty much the best, and I LOVE bragging about him!! :)

As for his mission, it's changing him into someone more wonderful than I thought he could be! He has always wanted to be a Rocket Engineer. I don't know why because he hates chemistry. He loves engineering though and was willing to go through all of the terrible schooling because he wanted a job that could support his family. His intentions were great! Well, in the last letter I got from him I had asked him if his plans for the future had changed. He told me that although he still thought a Rocket Engineer sounded pretty cool, he wanted to make sure that he was home for his family. In Japan he sees a lot of husbands mistreating their wives and children and he said that he can now see that the family is the center of the Lord's plan. His exact words were "I'm beginning to see things more in an eternal perspective. When you see the world in the eyes of the Lord, really only the family is important. Money, fame, fortune, etc. only last for a period. I intend to strengthen that which will last forever." That is something I have and always will admire in him!! :)

We loved being crazy! He took me to a couple dances. He was my first date, my first dance, and my first kiss! Maybe that's why I'm so attached to him, but I know there are so many things I've had the opportunity to learn from him! He has become a huge part of me and I'm so glad I get to be there for him as he serves faithfully for the Lord. He is doing amazingly well and has told me "You are locked in my heart. Continue to strengthen those around you emotionally and spiritually. You are my best friend." And he is mine!