Chapter 10: See ya in 2?

Eventually I got used to her being in Florida, we were in contact pretty much all the time and that meant lots of phone calls with Katelin telling me absolutely everything about everything and of course, more Skype dates. My day to leave for my mission was the 9^th of September and the day drew nigh. Even up until the day I left she was my support. The night before I left on my mission, we had a final phone call. It wasn’t a Skype date because I don’t think I could have handled that. It was a pretty good call, relatively normal, considering the circumstances. I don’t remember much of the conversation but I said goodbye to her and went to sleep. I believe the next morning I may have sent her a text message or two but after that, I turned off my phone and I was on my way to the airport. I did surprisingly well for the coming days. I powered through the homesickness I felt and I moved on past the first bit of my missionary service with Katelin behind me the whole way.

This is our history as I can remember up to now. Excuse me if I have left out any significant details or events. As you can see, this woman had an extremely profound affect on me. Even to this day, I communicate with her often and think about her daily. Even to this day, I still look up to her example. The first time I met Katelin I had no idea it would turn into such a life changing relationship, but here I am now, looking back, and I stand in amazement and gratitude for what she has done for me. She pulled me out of the darkest hole I’ve ever found myself in  and has shown me the way towards the light of the gospel. She has been the one I can always rely on, always confide in, and one who will always make me smile. I thank my father in heaven for loving me enough to send Katelin Joan Cook into my life. I hope that by my actions, I have shown her that I do love her for who she is. And to Katelin, I would say, thank you and I love you. 

So! it's over. That was a trip right?! Well, I love this kid. I love him a lot. We've both changed a LOT in the last 16 months, but every guy I go out with still leaves me wanting that 6'5'' dream I used to date... Anyway. Now I can go back to blogging about myself... and you can all stop reading it! Haha. Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.