This past weekend I went to my first ever family reunion! It was Eric's Dad's side of the family, the McDonoughs. It was fun getting to meet all of Eric's relatives, they're a nice bunch. We got to stay in an upstairs apartment over night with Eric's brother Mike and his girlfriend Brittany. The car rides weren't too bad at all, even though on the way back Eric and I had to drive for eight hours. It was a good time.
Now that they're Facebook official, I suppose now is as good of time as any to say that Sarah and Matt are getting married on the 21st of July. I'm excited for them! I just wish I were in Utah so I could help Sarah with Bridesmaid stuff... oh well. Also, I HATE the humidity here. It's disgusting. Anyway, I have more to write about later!
--Sannah
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tired but can't sleep situation
Today was pretty ok. I watched the first three episodes of the show "Sherlock" with Olivia, which was really good. I love the editing, most of the characters, and the music. The dialogue's pretty good, too. (Hmm, I just learned that "dialog" is apparently the American spelling... how have I never picked that up?)
Also, I got to talk to Eric today twice on the phone, and both were really good, interesting conversations. That's how most have been lately, and it's awesome! We talk about the Gospel, politics, family stuff, and it's all so interesting. It was a little late when we quit talking tonight, and I was just going to go to bed, but all the sudden for some reason I just started imagining the last time I knew I would be seeing him for two years. Just thinking about how I would be feeling made my throat feel tight, and my heart start pounding faster. I can't imagine seeing him and thinking "This is the LAST time you will be able to hear his voice, or wrap your arms around him, or anything. He's going to be gone."
I think I'll kind of be in a panic at that point, just thinking "NO! I've gotta hang on to every moment, and stop time somehow! He can't ever leave today, because when he walks out the door, that's IT for two years!" I think I'll be some kind of collapsed pile after he leaves.
Now, don't get me wrong! Eric and I both feel that it's God's will that he serve a mission, and that is FAR more important than a temporary, personal break-down. Eric has a burning love for the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I know he wants to bring that same knowledge and joy to others so badly, and Piura, Peru is where he's needed now. It's just that I've grown so close to Eric over the past two years. We've talked, danced, laughed, cried, cooked, cleaned, read scriptures, prayed, played, shopped, walked, sung, told stories, watched movies, worked, traveled and have been an embarrassing couple on purpose together! He's the best man I know, and my best friend. I hate to imagine life without him, even though I know in the scheme of things it's not that long.
I just hope neither of us changes too much (you know, in a bad, grow-apart sort of way). And, there are always good ol' one-page computer-paper folded up pouch mail letters once a week. Much better than nothing. Sigh... maybe dear elder has some options I'm overlooking. Anyway, as always, much more is going on in my life and in my thoughts than I ever have time to write, but this'll have to do for now. I'm going to my youngest sister's award thing tomorrow morning, Eric's coming over and then after my other sister's high school graduation (congrats, Olivia!) I'll be probably going to Kansas City and then Eric's family reunion. Yay!
--Sannah
Also, I got to talk to Eric today twice on the phone, and both were really good, interesting conversations. That's how most have been lately, and it's awesome! We talk about the Gospel, politics, family stuff, and it's all so interesting. It was a little late when we quit talking tonight, and I was just going to go to bed, but all the sudden for some reason I just started imagining the last time I knew I would be seeing him for two years. Just thinking about how I would be feeling made my throat feel tight, and my heart start pounding faster. I can't imagine seeing him and thinking "This is the LAST time you will be able to hear his voice, or wrap your arms around him, or anything. He's going to be gone."
I think I'll kind of be in a panic at that point, just thinking "NO! I've gotta hang on to every moment, and stop time somehow! He can't ever leave today, because when he walks out the door, that's IT for two years!" I think I'll be some kind of collapsed pile after he leaves.
Now, don't get me wrong! Eric and I both feel that it's God's will that he serve a mission, and that is FAR more important than a temporary, personal break-down. Eric has a burning love for the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I know he wants to bring that same knowledge and joy to others so badly, and Piura, Peru is where he's needed now. It's just that I've grown so close to Eric over the past two years. We've talked, danced, laughed, cried, cooked, cleaned, read scriptures, prayed, played, shopped, walked, sung, told stories, watched movies, worked, traveled and have been an embarrassing couple on purpose together! He's the best man I know, and my best friend. I hate to imagine life without him, even though I know in the scheme of things it's not that long.
I just hope neither of us changes too much (you know, in a bad, grow-apart sort of way). And, there are always good ol' one-page computer-paper folded up pouch mail letters once a week. Much better than nothing. Sigh... maybe dear elder has some options I'm overlooking. Anyway, as always, much more is going on in my life and in my thoughts than I ever have time to write, but this'll have to do for now. I'm going to my youngest sister's award thing tomorrow morning, Eric's coming over and then after my other sister's high school graduation (congrats, Olivia!) I'll be probably going to Kansas City and then Eric's family reunion. Yay!
--Sannah
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Mission Call!
I got back today from a lovely visit with Eric and his family. Eric got his mission call on Friday, after I got registered at Westminster. He'll be serving in Piura Peru, and he leaves on October 5. I'm going to miss him SO MUCH!!! At least I have a long summer with him though. More later.
--Sannah
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
I've been home for a full week.
Quick Updates:
--Sannah
- The drive back from Utah through Colorado was fun!
- I've been able to hang out with one of my friends from band (Sam) which was awesome!
- I got my grades back, and I had three A's and a B- in Accounting!
- On Friday, I'm registering for class at Westminster.
- Today, I'm going to Eric's so I can be there when he gets his mission call tomorrow!
--Sannah
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Done with School!... almost.
I finished my last final yesterday afternoon... BUT I have to figure out whatever happened to my third Economics exam because apparently scan-tron didn't record it. Eric submitted his mission papers yesterday, and got all of his sizing and everything done for the clothes. His dental work by his stake president was free (he even gave him a small filling!) Sarah, Matt, Eric, Jon and I are heading out today for a few days at the San Rafael swell... should be fun. I found out I got a really bad Accounting grade, but I passed... mom cheered me up by reminding me that she didn't always do well in her classes in college either, even when she was really trying. I'm going to really miss Utah and all of the awesome people I've met and made friends with. Also, Chopped is an awesome show, from the Food Network. So much going on right now... it's overwhelming but exciting! Have a good weekend, all, I'm off to search for my Economics test!
--Sannah
--Sannah
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