Lizzy's Footprints

     What is your favorite memory?  I can't choose just one and once I have thought of one the list multiplies from there.  There are so many miniature moments with friends or family that will be stored in my mind forever.  I wanted to post a collage this past week of memories I had with the friends I miss, so I did.  As I was scrolling through I realized I don't have any current photos with a bunch of my dearest friends.  I will visit friends and say to myself don't forget to get a photo with the person you haven't seen in forever.  Then it slips my mind.  Living so far away has made me value the short coffee shop dates and playground getaways.  Now that I don't see groups of friends each week, it gives me months to anticipate and look forward to the long conversation I will have with that one dear friend.  Why do we value photos?   I value photos to commemorate time, there is a bittersweet joy in a picture of you and a p...

        If any of you are theater junkies like me when  you here Elphaba and Glinda sing "Who can say if I've been changed for the better, but because I knew you.  I have been changed for good."  You think of someone, either a friend, sister or someone who used to be a dear friend.  I have been focused on memories lately and how the events of my life have shaped me into who I am today.  A quick little timeline of significant events in my life. 2010 - I went on my first trip alone to visit my great aunt in Boston 2011 - I attended a camp called SIFAT for the first time 2012 - My family went on a mission trip to Guatemala 2013- We traveled to Canada and my eldest sister got married (big change for me).  Plus I went to SIFAT with a new church (scary) became homeschooled and attended Teen Pact for the first time. 2014- We had a family reunion!  Andrew and I traveled to Spanish Wells, on our first mission trip, and ...