Conversation and Summer Memories

To my family and friends: I just want to express my appreciation for all the time and prayers you have invested in me. I feel unworthy of all the amazingly supportive friends I have! God has truly blessed me with lasting relationships. Thank you for sharing my summer and making it rich.

The summer was full of conversations; you all touched me and helped me process my thoughts and emotions as I spent my first summer “visiting” my “home.” Whether it was a 5 minute conversation in which you asked me “How’s Germany?” or a 10-hour talk about major decisions, I appreciated your time and I wish we could have had more! Each person allowed me to view my experiences in a different light, so I am grateful for each and every one of you.

Mom, Dad, David, Erich, Ellen, Buddy (!), the Kunzeman family, Katie R., Dan S., Summer H., Shannon & Eddie E., Kristin K., Carol K., Jenny, Lauren C., Rachel R., Debbie R., Dr. & Linda J., Julia L., Betty & Grant T., Lana G., Kristi S., Viki P., Suzanne & Isaac M., Abigail R., Josh H., Jodi H., Kristin D., Katie H., Peggy & Mike M., Christina & Drew H., Mert & Byron T., Carly & Matt F., Mike B., Leah B., Dave M., JJ B., Ryan R., Andrea & Renee & Elise R., Jeff C., Heather E., Nick W., Tim S., Lily, Bethany E., Jordan H., Dan & Jen B., Sarah & Drew B., Dan & Jane M., Aaron B., Nick & Angel C., Stacia G., Nicole W., Trevor W., Mark R. Lisa V., Rayanna M., Davidsmeiers, John H., Mike H., Scott A., Shelley A., Jim R., The rest of my Grace Church family, Rich E. & the other Tuesday night runners.

Thank you for asking, and thank you for listening. Thank you also for bringing me up to speed on events in your life; in some ways I feel like I never left (except I just experienced a whole year in 5 weeks). If I had a conversation with you and nothing coherent came out of my mouth, it is probably because I had already used my quota of words for the day. This summer was exhausting, yet incredibly rewarding.

I’m thankful for all the places I’ve been this summer: