Day 11 Deb and Rebecca

Deb and Rebecca

Two of the best visiting teachers I have ever had. These girls love me. How do I know this? Because they showed me, more than once a month, as they visited me and gave lessons that were so individualized to me. They asked me where I was struggling and gave me support and encouragement. They are stellar ladies and I just love them.

This was the picture I could find of the two of them on facebook. Jason gets to be a guest of the post I guess.

Day 10 David

David

Here's a cool kid. My youngest brother David has a heart of gold. He may be one of the most stubborn people I've ever met, but he's also one of the kindest people I know. If he's going to do something, he's going to do it on his own terms. He's come a long way in his life and I am so proud of him for his determination. He is a hard worker and very giving. Look at him carrying me because I wore stupid shoes. :) He gets a lot of crap from a lot of people, but honestly you really can't find a better guy. I sure do love this kid. 

Day 9 Chelsea

Chelsea

I think Chelsea is the longest roommate I've had. Probably ever, outside my family of course. She is one of the most amazing women I know. She has one of the most difficult jobs I can think of (I probably wouldn't even know of such a job if I didn't know her) and she does it like a boss. I think she might be the most spiritual person I know, without ever coming across as preachy or better or anything. She has great taste in clothes and lucky for me, doesn't mind letting me borrow things every now and then. This picture is a great example, as the shirt I'm wearing is hers (although it could be Brenda's).
She is an inspiration in her dedication to her workouts and temple attendance. She karaoke's like nobody's business and her cinnamon blondies are out of this world delicious. Pretty much anything she makes is straight out of heaven.
This morning she let me use her computer at the last minute and basically saved my life. I'm pretty sure there isn't anything she can't do. Chelsea, you're the best and I love you!!

Day 8 Dana

Dana

Another life long friend. Two little second graders living down the street from each other. Torn apart in Jr. High, but determined to beat the odds and stay friends. Kinda sounds like a movie promo or TV drama. :) Now here we are 22 years from when we met and 16 years from that fateful day in Jr. High, still the best of friends. This girl can make me laugh like no one else, except maybe my sister. She is a beautiful example of a strong, dedicated woman. She had to be to survive growing up with 5 brothers. There are those friends in life who really are a perfect gift sent from God. She's in that category. 

Day 7 Kevin

Kevin
Here's a dude who knows all my buttons and loves to push them. The two of us have definitely had our ups and downs, but I wouldn't trade this kid for anyone. He is a hard worker and has a big heart. He kept me going at the beginning of my mission when I was struggling and helped me get along better with the Elders in my mission. I knew they were just like my brother, out there doing a really hard thing, far from home, probably the first time away from home, just trying their best. His letters to me brightened my days and helped me keep hope when I thought all my hope was gone. He's a funny kid and we might not always see eye to eye, but I love him. Kemen, my little Kevie, want to pool our money and open a bank account together? ;)

Day 6 Richard

Richard

Sometimes God wants to make sure you find certain people in your life and so he makes you family.  Then there's no chance that you'll miss them. The Walker's are proof of this. You can only have so many siblings, so for good measure you get cousins too.

Richard has long been one of my favorite cousins. It's no secret. Fed by his introduction of feeding my stupid fish and giving me the nickname of Parissa we have become quite the pair. While he may not have loved coming to school in Provo, I loved having him here. The knowledge that I had family so close was very comforting to me. The dinners we had together, the football games we braved together, the many, many fish things I own, the Disneyland adventure and many others, will be cherished memories.

He has always been an example to me of a faithful man of God. I sure am glad that we ended up in the same family. Love you Rick!

Day 5 Katie

Katie

I would venture to say that there aren't many people out there who can say they have known their best friend since they were 3 years old. But I can. God blessed a little sunbeam to find a kindred spirit in another little sunbeam and 27 years later, here we are. We have had many years where we weren't as close as others, but we have stuck through it all. She has always been very supportive and understanding. I have marveled as she has moved with her little family and seen her overcome her trials again and again. God really does love me the most to have given me such a great friend for so much of my life.