oh, hello gratitude. i haven't forgotten about you.

oh summer two thousand and ten. you have been delightful.
crazy, scary, funny, precious.
like seriously, it's been a good few months.
whether is be going to the temple; going to "the spot;" the beach; camping with the fam; camping with friends; learning more about the gospel; getting attacked by josh in a monkey suit; spending the night doing nothing with megan, tim, and connie; laughing like a crazy; midnight runs with monica and johnny; talking on the phone with brent until the early hours in the morning; rafting; or writing to hunter about it all- it has been memorable.
i am grateful for all these experiences. i have learned a lot this summer, things i'll never forget. my family means everything to me. my friends have become my family.
if it weren't for the people in my life, this summer would have been basically nothing.
i'm grateful for knowledge. i'm grateful for the knowledge that you're never alone. the Lord is mindful of all of us. He knows our struggles. He will not lead us comfortless.
sometimes i forget this.
sometimes all i need to do is remember.