Goodbye BYU-Idaho

I went to my last class today on the BYU-Idaho campus, definitely a bitter sweet moment for me. As I was walking out of my class this evening, turning in my last final, finished training the girl who will taking over my job, and just have graduation left I couldn't help but think how grateful I am. I'm so grateful for the people I have come in contact with while attending this university, I'm grateful for the jobs I was able to have and the employees I worked for, I'm grateful for the education I gained, I'm grateful for the experiences I've had the the lessons I learned, I'm grateful I was able to room with my sister, and I'm grateful that I met Devin and we are able to be getting married! I have such a blessed life! Graduating and leaving this place is going to be really hard for me but I'm excited for what is ahead of me. 

I just wanted to say thank you to some of the people that have touched my life while going BYU-Idaho:

Casandra Orduno - Casandra and I go way back...well maybe only by 2 years but her and I hit if off so quickly and have been best of friends ever since. I'm so grateful that we were able to go on the Meso-America tour together and then be roommates after that. She has always been someone I can count on, cry with, and laugh into the wee hours of the morning with. She has taught me so much through her positive attitude and her love for the gospel. I knew that if I ever needed someone I could count on her. She is an amazing girl and I know that even though I am leaving I will never loose contact with her. I'm excited for her life and all that she has ahead of her! Love you Saunch!

Alison Bates was my very first roommate. The first day that I was in Rexburg she helped me with everything! We really hit it off and became such great friends. Even when she went on a mission I wrote her the entire time she was gone and now that she is back in Rexburg we have had a lot of fun times together. She is such a great friend!

Lindsey Hendrickson - Being here with my sister has been such a great experience. Her and I have always been such great friends and I'm glad she decided to move from BYU-Provo to here so we could enjoy a couple more years together. She is such a strength to me and I have learned so much from her. I look up to her and strive to be better (like she is). I'm really going to miss her! 

Cami Christianson and I have taken many classes together and were even room roommates over this past 7 week break. We have had many adventures together - riding bikes, reading the entire Harry Potter series, floating, etc. I love spending time with her, she is an amazing girl and will be such the great missionary! 

Devin Graves of course has played a huge role in my life here at BYU-Idaho. I'm one lucky girl to be able to extend this friendship with him for eternity! He has taught me a lot and has helped me to discover who I really am and what my potential is. Love him!

Rick Roper has been a good friend to me since my second year at school. He has provided me with lots of adventures and good times. He is definitely someone I put a lot of  trust in and I think very highly of. He is a great guy and tons of fun! 

Brother Tippetts was my first boss here and was so much fun to work with! He has given me some great council for life and taught me some very valuable lessons. 

Sister Beattie was my second mom! She took me under her wing and was a mother figure for me while I was away from my real mom. She truly became a close friend to me and I have learned so much from her! Really going to miss her!

Bishop Thompson and really the entire Bishopric! Each member of this bishopric has played a huge role in my life while being at school. I was so lucky to be in their ward for 3 out of my 4 years at BYU-Idaho. They are great men and are truly inspired men!

I have such a great life!