2 Things

1.  Jesse Foster Thomas and I are getting married December 30th.  (Change of plans, I know, but the temple was closed on January 13th.)  We are so stoked and having a lot of fun being engaged.  The plans are coming together and we a so excited about starting our new lives together.

2.  Jerusalem:  Wow! In less than two months, I will be seeing this day in and day out.  

I'm thrilled to be studying where Christ walked and learning so many new things and experiencing a different way of life.  And to answer many questions, yes, I am wishing that Jesse and I could do this together.  I'm not thrilled about being away from him for 4 months, but we should see each other twice while abroad.  He will be studying the amazing language that is Arabic in Jordan for four months.  I never guessed that Humdudalah would be such a large part of my life.  

I'm still alive

Sorry about the long absence.  I have not died or gone to prison or anything like that.  In fact, I've actually gotten engaged to Jesse Foster Thomas, aka the love of my life.  We are soooo happy and looking forward to our marriage that will be taking place following our studies in the Middle East.  I will give more info asap.  :)