Can't believe my time in orientation is over. When I got there, I only knew a handful of people and when I left I knew them all. It is hard not to develop friendships when you eat, sleep, play, and study together 24/7 for 8 weeks. I think Skillet pretty much sums up my feelings about parting ways in their song "Say Goodbye."
I have two weeks to pack for Canada and say goodbye to family. My aunt had the whole family over today! We haven't been all together in a long time, not even on holidays. I hadn't seen my cousin Amanda and her kids in years. I got pictures of everyone, but I am so thankful for FaceBook's ability to share pictures. I wonder what everyone will be doing in three or four years, or how much the kids will change.
Last night I drove my grandma to a dinner and bingo for people over 70. I was happy to have the extra time with her! I sat across from a gentleman who has Alzheimer's. He kept talking about how much he liked farming. My other grandma had Alzheimer's before she passed. She progressed until she lost her ability to communicate. Some people came to the home she was staying in and had a Bbl Study. Grandma hadn't spoken for weeks, but when they asked what she thought about JC, her reply was "I love him." If I were to mentally forget everything and everyone, what would my heart remember?
