An Adventure & Amanda

Soooooooo... I start teaching in four weeks.  The thought of twenty-one little children staring up at me and calling me teacher causes me to hyperventilate.  {WHAT IF...} <---- the question that Kyle has had to combat one too many times lately. Fact: I am not ready. In order to manage my stress, I have been praying for peace of mind.  Like really, really praying.  The answer to my prayer came in the form of the nicest elderly lady I have ever met and a series of events that played perfectly into what I needed. Allow me to elaborate: 1. In church I sat down in an empty row and then immediately felt like I needed to sit in the seat behind me. 2. I was friendly.  Sometimes I get uncomfortable and quiet (miracle, I know mom) when I am in new places.  Instead I turned to the woman next to me and said: "Hi, how are you doing today?" 3. She was so  kind.  It was like she had just been waiting for someone to ask her that question and then she...

Alright confession time:    I like Wisconsin. Okay, I'm so glad I finally got that off my chest.  I know the past few blog posts have consisted of sarcastic hints about how crazy life is in Wisconsin but today I realized I only have about 15 days left here and I honestly got a little teary-eyed. Aye well what changed? First: The people here are SO nice.  They would do anything for anyone.  I am constantly amazed at the generosity and love from the people in this area. Second: Summertime in Wisconsin is a dream.  It is 100% gorgeous.  At least once everyday I literally scream: "THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL."  And that's because it is. See for yourself: Third:  Being out here I've realized that I often take Utah for granted.  That said, I think it has been really good for Kyle and I to live away from everyone and everything for a while [[don't worry we still love you]].  By this I mean that we have been ...