I can't remember a day so bad I wanted it to be over. I love life

So Alaska was pretty cool but maybe a few days too long. I was definitely ready to be back home. My family and I did tons of fun activities but the one thing that impacted me the most was our waiter at dinner on the cruise. His name was Zaldy and he was from the Philippines. He works on the ship because there is no work at home. He works for 9 months without a day off and goes home for 3 months to see his wife and 2 kids. I can't imagine a life like that! He worked so hard for us but had this quiet love to him. Ya I know he'll never think of my family again but he showed us this love I was not expecting to receive. He, as well as all the other workers, worked so hard but were still so thankful just to have a job. I don't have to support a family or work 9 months without a day off but somehow they had appreciation I don't yet understand. So thanks Zaldy for the beautiful example of a servants heart as well as some really good dinners :)

Off to Alaska!! Back on the 28th

Ok so here is some interesting news. My roommate for next year, who already made the soccer team and went to orientation, told me something. Apparently he wont be going to Calvin this fall!!!! I guess he couldn't get the money and instead is going to a community college near his house. This sucks because now idk who my roommate is gunna be!!!!!! I feel like he might be joking tho. aaaahhhhh IDK! i hope it's a joke

summer.

This summer has been a ton of fun. I love working a little, gettin my workout in and hanging out with my friends every night. The only thing that could make it better is if I got to see all of them sometime this summer. But over all this summer rocks and def one of the best :) Another thing that makes it awesome is that klove has some really good songs playing! Oh, and tonight was a gorgeous summer night.

This one time at band camp...

Sometimes you just have to realize forward is where you're headed so you need to stop looking back. Tonight I am thinking God for everything he has brought me thru. The good and the bad. He is true to his word: He is always with us.