Today was the day I gave my talk in church for my farewell. I took me about 2 days to prepare the talk because I went to Bear Lake, which I will talk about later, so I had a very short time to finalize it. But in the end it came out beautifully! I got a lot of praise for my talk and A lot of friends came and several guessed who I was surprised to see, but none the less I was happy to see them. After making my rounds at the church I went to the lunch were delicious food was served provided by my parents and other family members. One of my good friends commented on how good I was at "working the room." I talked to ever single person there played with my cousins, talked to really good friends, and really was just a social butterfly. Many people noted that "walk and talk with a lot of confidence." As flattered as I was, I always remember that I may have to much at times. Over all my farewell was a complete success! I couldn't have been happier.
As I noted earlier I have been to Bear Lake this weekend. I went up early Friday and came back late in the afternoon on Saturday. I went with my singles ward and had nothing short of a good time. The first thing I did when I got there was play golf. I had forgotten my set so I borrowed a friends. on the 7th hole when I went to drive the ball, I hit it BEAUTIFULLY! I mean spot on, however along with the ball went to the head of the golf club as well. My friend Tyler (cool name right) couldn't believe i broke his new club. I felt so bad about it I bought him a new one when we got back into Salt Lake City. Even though I broke his club he wasn't mad. He quickly responded "ya know what? it doesn't matter because im on vacation." That there was the theme for my trip. I woke up early morning Saturday for breakfast and Immediately headed to the lake. I was on the water for 3 or 4 hours before we got rained out. But It was so much fun! I tried knee boarding for the first time and I was a natural. Got up the first time and every thing. After that wake boarding, wake surfing, and tubing of course. When I got tired of water stuff I went to the beach to play volleyball and flirt with women.
I have had such an amazing year so far. I know that the good times with family and friends will obviously be put on hold for a couple of year, but I knew that and I still have a great desire to go serve my mission. Thank you all for your support, friendship, the laughs, the smiles, and the memories. I will take them all with me when I leave July 25th. It has been an honor and a privilege to have gotten to know so many amazing people.
