I have to say, I am so grateful for the weather turning enough to make being outdoors pleasant once again! There is a certain appeal to the cold weather, too, but after so many months of bundling up to go outside, I am grateful for the days with sunshine and evenings that only require a hoodie.
Speaking of great evenings, tonight! :) I just wanted to say that I feel really content and happy, and it's from the wonderful time I had tonight with friends around a campfire. There may have been powdered-sugar fire-breathing. There may have been a few rounds of Werewolf. There may have been talk of writing, and recollections of memories of bygone days. There may have been frisbee in the dark (perhaps something I am gaining an aptitude for? :)), hot dogs, and marshmallows. There may have been laughter and some serious thoughts and a whole ton of the people I love. And it didn't rain, despite slight sprinkling on and off throughout this afternoon. It filled me up with joy.
It seems like there was one person from each of the major periods of my adolescence and adulthood, too. My sister and my cousin, who have known me forevs, since well, they're both older than me. :) Two great ladies from high school. People from my first years at college and when I moved home from college and right before I left on my mission. Some from after I got home. People from this past year, and someone from work, and some from the mission itself. New ward and old ward and a friend of a friend that I met for the first time tonight.
I loved watching us get to know each other. Single people, married people, people older than me and younger than me and just the same age as me. I love that. I love that we can all gain something from one another. I love that we don't have to be the same to have fun; to add joy.
So. I am thankful for tonight. It was superb. I am grateful for everyone who made it. Thanks for adding joy to my life! I am so glad I know you. Much love to you all,
Kira
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