Today was unmistakeably the most heart-wrenching day of my life...but I'll get to that in moment.
Marika and I have had a truly wonderful time while she's been here. We have done so much...
We didn't get very much sleep while May was here and while she's on her way back I thought I'd catch everyone up on some of the activities we have done. I'm sure Marika will have some things to add...especially her pictures but she has her finals coming up so I'm not sure when that will be.
Friday, after we ate, went shopping, and visited her 1st host parents, we met up with some of Marika's friends at Myabi's Japanese Steak house. The food was great and very filling, the entertainment was enjoyable, the company was wonderful and (according to everyone there) it was May's 19th birthday! They sang,beat a drum and gave her a dessert and fan, and then took a great group shot.
Then we were invited to dine with my sister and her husband. We played games and then did our own thing...went out for ice cream.
On monday we woke up and drove two hours to the beach which seems really long but we were just talking, laughing and holding hands the whole time so it was pleasant. First we toured Fort Macon and visited the shop. Of course history is great but it was a little dry so we headed off to the shore. We walked on the beach and picked up sea shells. It was really nice to just be with eachother and I can't think of a better place than the beach especially when we caught a glimpse of a pair of dolphins. We then rushed over to the aquarium because it closed at 5. It was not as big compared to other aquariums either of us have been to but this one had some really neat sections.
Being at the beach we wanted to eat seafood for dinner and you'd think there would be a plethora of seafood joints or atleast on on every corner but none seemed to offer what we wanted. Finally we found the perfect place. It was right on the water, and the food was delicious. We ordered Tuna and a chicken pasta.
To end the night we walked out into music-filled air. I began singing the song and May started to dance like a crazy woman. If the windows of the restaurant weren't tinted from the outside I'm sure we would have seen 50 people staring at us with their noses pressed up to the glass.
Right now, this is just a flash back. Another happy memory of our amazing, spontaneous moments together. I'm sitting here alone, wishing I could have her by my side.
To end the night we walked out into music-filled air. I began singing the song and May started to dance like a crazy woman. If the windows of the restaurant weren't tinted from the outside I'm sure we would have seen 50 people staring at us with their noses pressed up to the glass.
Right now, this is just a flash back. Another happy memory of our amazing, spontaneous moments together. I'm sitting here alone, wishing I could have her by my side.
It's not like we didn't see it coming but why does it have to be over already? Why couldn't we have more time? Did I have to let her go? Why couldn't my car break down or atleast I could have driven slower. I wish I could lightly lift her face and look into her beauiful eyes one last time. I wish I could tell her I love her to try to convince her one more time just how much I care for her.
Love, Kyle
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ReplyDeleteThat was the best week of my life babe. Thank you so much for everything. I'll never forget it. And remember, it wasn't a "goodbye" but "see you later". I love you so much. <3
ReplyDeleteAh, relief society (=apuyhdistys in Finnish btw), a joy as always:D I've only been to US three times, but each time I had more fun in relief society than I ever had in my ward in Finland! Maybe it's just because I hate Finnish language so much and everything sounds a lot better in English. But yeah, as a young woman (I'm 20) it's sometimes a challenge to try to find relief society interesting.. But thumbs up for May for trying!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so really nice and cute (: and the last part of that was so sweet! i cried when i read it (:
ReplyDeletei know that can be really hard but it's worth of it and i hope u can go trought it :)
That. Is. So. Sweet. Aww <3 You are such a perfect couple! :D
ReplyDeleteWell.. Life is full of choices.Kyle, no one can really tell you that you should leave May for two years and go to mission. Of course you can go if that´s what YOU really want but you shouldn´t do it for your church or family or tradition. Tradition is not the same thing as God´s will. I´m quite sure you are really in trouble if you go. C´mon think about it! You are going to think May all the time, miss her all the time. What you should do is read bible and pray and stuff like that all the time. Please think this whole stuff again. I pray you don´t get call to your mission :D. You should really take care of this beautiful Finnish girl. I´m quite sure that´s always God´s first will.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for you.
Marika, you're right...I know what you're thinking and don't even say it! :) I love you sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, that's crazy that the language makes a noticable difference in the experience. Haha, Marika says the same thing about the languages! I can almost hear her saying it now. :D
mmiia, thanks, I cried too...more than I'd like to admit.
noopi, thanks
Mii, thanks for your refreshing outlook. I have to say that I have thought about this for years just contemplating if I would want to go or not, and then if I did if I would be worthy to go. I have prayed, and read the scriptures for answers. I have dug for why I should go or if I shouldn't but I know that it is what I want to do. Believe me when I say I have seriously contemplated not going even before I met my love :) and spent much time deciding. I'm not trying to argue and I thank you for your comment. If noone went on missions then there would be people who wouldn't have the opportunity to learn of God and all of the blessings we have in life. There are so many treasures in knowledge. I am aware that is a lot to ask of someone, and May has been understanding. I love her so much. We've talked a lot about these things. I hope this eased your concern.
Thanks for your answer Kyle. It´s good to know this is really your own decision. I have really different view for mission..( I´m lutheran christian), but I try to understand you. I think you can tell people about God whenever or where ever, it doesn´t have to be two years with no contacts to someone you love. But I know this is your tradition and you wanna respect that. I hope you will survive. I couldn´t do that but I know it doesn´t mean that no one else could.
ReplyDeleteBless ya.