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GOD BLESS(ed) AMERICA. Literally.
I'm finally home from my whirlwind vacation. I flew in last Wednesday night, only to be whisked away the next morning on a camping trip up in Oregon with Brandon, Mindy, and Elaena. The drive up there was 2 days, we camped for 2 days, and then we drove back for 2 days. The trip turned out to be a lot of fun, and I enjoyed spending time with the Ginos family. We saw waterfalls, deer, and lots of mud. I'm so grateful to be back in America.
Traveling Europe made me grateful for the amentities we have here. Water is free, grocery bags are free, everything is free. Beaches, a place to sit, you name it. The freedom we enjoy here is now so clear to me. I used to take so many things for granted, but this trip has made me grateful for the blessings I have. And the church! The church is the same wherever you go. It is so neat to have members all over the world, no matter how few. Many people really helped us out and made sure we felt welcome. :) To sum it all up, life is amazing. I have traveled the world and even though I'm poor now, I wouldn't trade that experience for the world. I came home with pictures, memories, and a whole new perspective on life.