“What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the mornings, what you will do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything.”

-Pedro Arrupe

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Dear Family and Friends,
Today was another very very good day. Mr. Courtney introduced me to something wonderful, it is called the Bakery. Three words.... Best. Sweetbread. Ever. I don't think sweet bread could get any better. That is just one more reason to add to my list of reasons I want to come back. I hope everybody is doing well back home. I love you all. There is a family visiting the parish with a little girl and she reminds me of Winter and Nivee. Mom, please give them loves for me. The little kids here seriously melt my heart. We were able to work on the farm again today which so far has been my favorite job. The man in charge, his name is Moi, is one of my new favorite people. He has one of the most contagious laughs. I love it. It is inspiring.
I am sorry I can not write much, I have so much to say. I hope everybody is ready for me to talk for a really long time when I get home:)
Love,
Echo
P.S Mom will you please get on my email and check on my housing stuff for BYU? I tried calling home but no one answered and I tried leaving dad a message but I think the phone died. My password is the same as yours but with a 1. You might need to call BYU. I love you so much. Will you please let me know about this?
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  1. Harris FamilyMarch 16, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Echo
    I'm glad everyone is still having a good time. Reading all the posts, I have a sudden urge to pick weeds and dig a hole. It's great that you can find joy in helping others. That's what life is all about. I can tell you already know that.
    Looking forward to hearing about all your adventures. Stay safe.
    Love,
    Your Proud Dad

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  2. EchoMarch 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Dear Echo,
    Sounds like the sweet bread will be calling you back. Have you thought to ask for the recipe? Dad said the other night, "I have not made a dessert in a while", I said," that's because your sweet tooth buddy is gone." We had a good laugh.
    Dad checked on your status for your housing and the deadline is April 12th. He was able to figure out your password.
    I knew you would fall in love with the little kids. It does not matter their circumstance as long as they are shown love. Infact, the less material items they have the less idle and they use their little minds in the the most amazing ways!
    I hope you will have a big writing assignment for this class. That way your experience will be well documented. Echo, continue to work hard and learn all you can. Smile and be happy!
    Love, Mom

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  3. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Echo - This is Joy. I am soooooo proud of you. What a great experience. I am so glad you are having such terrific memories that will last a life time. Your parents are soooo proud of you too. Love you all soooooo much and miss all our wonderful times!!! Love you and talk to you soon. JOY

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  4. Truma EchoMarch 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Dear Sweet Echo,
    I wanted to let you know I called BYU and talked to the housing department. The deadlne you are concerned about was to pick your roommate. You have been sent a e-mail that confirms your room selection it will be on April 12th @ 3:30 Provo time. You will need to call on that date and time. Do not worry I double checked it and you are fine.
    Love, Mom

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