Today was quite a day. We drove for four hours today. (From Kansas to Missouri) We got to perform at an old folks home where the grannies and gramps were just adorable. Holly Murdoch sang a solo. She sang somewhere over the rainbow. It is one of my favorites for a couple of sentimental reasons... As she sung the ladies of the crowd began to join in with her, of course off tune. :) It brought tears to my eyes. They were truly, truly beautiful. Out of anyone they appreciated that song more than any of us young folk.
I just began to realize what a trip this will be. Yesterday we got to see the Community of Christ Temple in Independence. It was something that I learned a lot from. They have so many wonderful truths. So many things but just not all that they could have. It was hard for me to swallow. I almost burst into tears there as well. What a great experience.
My host families have been completely wonderful. I stayed with the Lyons in Kansas. The mother was originally from El Salvador so it was fun to talk about last tour and all the memories. :) I also got to see Nate! So I know I just saw him like four days ago... But I am now in his new territory and wanted to see him in his element. It was fun. We didn't do much but talk with everyone but my host family will be calling him for dinner sometime! Nate is great!
I can't explain it but for some reason everything, all the time, causes me to cry. Not from sadness or loneliness, just goodness. In its barest form.
I have begun to read Life of Pi as well as Preach My Gospel. Both great in different ways of course. :)
Today, one of the old ladies tried to mumble- "I noticed you as you walked in. You are beautiful.... You seem to want to help. And all we can do is try to be our very best selves... From the heart. People just got to do something! Be the very best self from within... your heart." She wouldn't stop touching my face and holding my hand and staring at my eyes. I told her I want to do something. That I did want to help others. She then said, "I know. I could tell by your eyes. You are beautiful." The conversation didn't go as smoothly as that. She mumbled and whispered and stud
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Maybe it's a family thing, or a hormone in sinc thing, but I have also felt my tears close to the surface latley. Last night after I hung out with Chris I had to call him on my way home from his house to tell him I hope he never dies. How can life ever be the same when you lose people you really love in your life, or when you lose places or time....I want to really do something good with my life too. When I was reading this entry of yours my eyes welled up and got all fat with tears realizing how beautiful you are Kate. Your intentions are so pure and always for the good of others. You are so inspiring to me. You make me want to be a better person...I love you. Continue onward popping those bubbles of yours so you can truly shine!
I Love You. Enough Said :)
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