I've been blessed!

Hey guys!

SOme of you have heard through email, but my BEST national friend (Hannah) came for a visit! She's been gone for only two months, but it seemed like she'd been gone forever!! Before, we'd see each other every day. We were both missing that. I've been blessed with great friendships while she's been gone which are hy and xy. Still, I've missed her tons!!

About four days ago (Thursday), I was having a bad day. After I had finished school, my mom asked me to walk down to the highway with her. I thought I had done something bad but I couldn't think of anything. :o) haha Anyway, My mom WOULD NOT tell me what we were going to do or talk about. Finally, a car pulled up with Hannah in it!!!!!!! I was surprised OUT OF MY MIND!!! We hugged like never before and the driver had to remind her to get her bags and pay. haha We have had a great time. THe first day, we went to the TC side and talked to everyone for a long time. THen, we came back to the house and got ready for bed. THe first thing that was on her mind was to take a shower. She hadn't taken a shower in hot water and good water pressure for a long time. That and being able to wash and dry all her clothes in an hour was probably the highlight of her trip! :o) We talked through most of the night. She has been doing well and is actually getting married next month!! Here, they get married twice. Once at the guy's house and once at her's. The biggest wedding will be the second one, and that one will be at her house. I'm actually going to be her maid of honor! I can't wait. She makes me feel so honored. :o)

The next morning, we got up and went into town. We went everywhere and saw everyone! IT was lots of fun. Hy's brother was here too so all four of us went into town and ate lunch together. We laughed SO hard!!! That night, we also went to the youth group. All of the TC staff, including Hannah and I, got to dance and sing together. When we finally arrived at the house, we hit the pillow like hard rocks! :o) (PIC- my two best friends!) I wish I had better pictures.... THis picture was taken when we were in town.

THe next morning, Hannah decided she wanted to wash more clothes and clean the house for fun. :o) haha Afterwards, we went to the TC side and just walked around. She talked to xy and dadai for a long time. THen, she wanted to go down to the village below our house to visit some friends. She did that as I took a nap. :o) She came back at about three thirty. We watched Freaky Friday. Haha ... funny. I know. Then, after watching the movie, we went into town with xy. We ate at dicos.... Hannah was really looking forward to that! :o) THen, Marshall caught up with us and we went to the park. We rode the "log ride" and the bumper cars! SO MUCH FUN...... Oh! I just remembered... before that, marshall put on a show for us. :o) He tried to walk like everyone at the tc. IT was hilarious! When we went to ride the log ride, we made Marshall ride first by himself so that we could watch him for fun. IT was great.. he put on a show for us. :o) When we got home, we watched a movie. BUT it wasn't just any movie. We watched a Clint Eastwood movie!!! haha... It was funny though... very good! :o)

The next day, I didn't have to go to hc. I had that with staff. :O) Then, we all went on a hike. It was beautiful... :o) On our way back, we had races. I just had to compete agianst xy becuase he's as tall as me :o( but he sure is stronger. I lost big time and then he decided he could run backwards and I could run forwards. Then, I won!!!!! yea! :o) I was so tired after the hike... :o)

Well, today was the day she left. She actually just left like an hour ago. I already miss her SOO much. I just got through crying really hard! :o( :o( I called her to tell her thanks so much for the wonderful note she left me and she was beside herself. It made my heart break. :o( I'm super sad because none of my other friends are here either. Hy went with my dad to work in a village. Hannah rode along with them because she's headed to the same place. Hy will be back on Wednesday. My spirits won't be on high until then. :o( I've just been so blessed to spend time with her and to encourage each other!! Thank you, Cai xiang (Hannah) for blessing me and spending time with me! SHe won't ever see that but I just wanted to say it. :o)

Mybeautiful friend .........

Don't foget to remember hannah as she prepares to get married and finds a new job. Also remember her as she is going home to help out her mom for awhile. Her mom is not always kind twords her and her mom is also not crazy about her boyfriend becuase he's not rich. Hannah is a wonderful girl and is going through a lot right now. Please remember her. Also, remember me as I'm missing hannah and the wonderful friendship that I have in her. Maybe I'll go over to the TC side and help ge cao(cut the grass) to keep my mind on somethin.Hy won't be there to help me though... :o(

Until next time,

Holli :o)

PS I'm not going to proofread this, I usually don't. :o) haha My blog is just like a open journal. :O) Hope y'all don't mind the bad grammar and spelling. Thanks for all the comments. IT's a big encouragment!