Wednesday, January 7, 2015

The Journey of a Thousand Steps(or more)


A year ago this past weekend, I was moving to Boise for six weeks to be a Page in the Idaho Legislature. From starting out on a journey and not knowing what would become of it, I soon realized that I was on a road of self-discovery, and happiness that I hadn't felt before. I was changing... For the better. 

When I say I had no idea what would become of my experience... I was serious. I was absolutely clueless. I knew that I was in for a great treat, and that somehow it would be the best decision I would make at that time in my life. My friends that took the same journey before me mentioned that. But, it was also up to me to decide what to make of my journey. 

I started out as a page not knowing what would happen, but kept going. The work got harder, the days sometimes got longer and the homework away from home got harder too. Little did I know that after six short weeks away from home I would long for Boise and my friends again. The beautiful marble floors of the capitol, the echoing laughter, the donuts and so so much more. 

I also had an opportunity to meet people outside of my Capitol experience, that left an imprint on my heart. The SummerWind ward young women, for their amazing examples, and fun times together. (Abby and Andrea, for all the fun boy conversations, and for the opportunity to share of your sweet spirits, and getting to go to Sweethearts with you!) 

And for the Rogers Family, with whom my page experience would not have been complete. Giving me a place to stay, feeding me heavenly and delicious food, allowing me to be with your family, helped ease me into living away from home for college. I gained a deeper love and appreciation for the gospel and of family in general. I am so grateful to have been able to have Trish and BJ as my adoptive parents for six weeks. They helped me through a rough patch and gave me encouragement all along the way. It is nice to be friends with such an amazing family. And to also be an older sister to a whole new family as well. I loved being able to sit with Auston and talk about life, like I would with my own brother, or have Ava follow me around the house, fall asleep on me, and become like another baby sister to me. I wouldn't trade that experience for the world! I gained a whole new adopted family, that seriously became my second family💜

Now that it's been a year, I still laugh, and reflect deeply upon that life changing experience that has forever left an imprint upon my heart. My heart is full as I think about the journey of year ago, that forever changed me, and gave me happiness that I wouldn't have been able to experience any other way. 

Walking in those big heavy golden doors brings me butterflies every time! I am so grateful for such an amazing experience and for all of those who were there to experience it with me. I miss it so so so so so much and would do anything to have that experience back again. 
P.S. Is it time for a reunion yet? 😜❤️ 
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