Stewart Falls

While out in Utah I made it a goal to get back in touch with some of my friends from the mission. One of those was my former MTC teacher, sister Amanda Hawkes. She was brand new when she was assigned to my district. We were her first district and she was one of 3 teachers for us. She replaced our sweet Brother Bird after he was assigned to a new district. She gathered a few of her friends and we took a hike. Literally. We hiked up to Stewart Falls in the Provo Canyon. It was beautiful. The weather was bright and clear and there was a nice breeze. We came home filthy with dust and sweat but enjoyed our time together. We talked and played games as we walked and it was just a good girls day in the mountains. Amanda actually went to the bottom of the falls and played but I knew that what goes down must come up so me and the load that my feet carry stayed at the top. I enjoyed the scenery but most of all I enjoyed getting to spend time with a woman who shaped how my mission began and who started my learning process. She taught me then and continues to now, even without a nametag on. The name that is written on her heart is evident in the life she leads. Thanks Amanda, for helping me find that name on my own heart. Mahal Kita.