Right now we are in Lagos, Portugal. Otherwise known as heaven. Don't believe me? Look at this picture taken today:
We had to duck into this cave behind us to get into this awesome cavern...ahhh...
These past weeks have gone by so fast. We have enjoyed ourselves so much it is all bittersweet that the time has passed by so quickly. On Saturday, we went to the temple in Madrid. It showed me how much our Father in Heaven is so concerned with every little detail of our lives. As I walked into the temple, I saw a dear friend of mine who happened to be getting married and going in the same time as I was. It was such a blessing and I was so happy to be there for the wedding! What a surprise!
After Madrid, as beautiful as Spain was, we were getting super antsy to get to Portugal. We decided to just go, and leave the rest of Spain for another time. We took a night train to Braga and surprised everyone at church in Braga. I was home.
In one of our first posts, Christie wrote about how her nephew diagnosed her as having no heart, and she concluded that it was because she lost her heart in Portugal and she was going to get it back for a few weeks. Well, I think I needed one of those check-ups too...I feel like I am alive again here. I feel happiness more than I can even express, and I feel like I am home. So of course when you ask us what the best part of the experience was, you will know what we will say. There is only one other place than Utah in the world that makes me feel this way.
AMAMOS PORTUGAL!
love the pics!!! who was getting married? I am so envies right now!!! be safe!!! eat bolos, bolo de caco and BRISA!!! okay and chaco pillows
ReplyDeleteI understand...for each place I have made a home my heart remains. The world is a small place because of it and the people are all my brothers and sisters. I am very happy that you are in Portugal. Savor the moments!!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful girls in a beautiful place!
You guys look great!
Enjoy Portugal and take it easy.
We are looking forward to hearing all the stories and memories in person.
Emily! What a surprise to find out you're in Europe. Your life rocks. I was going to email you to see if you wanted to play a little tennis, and surprise. Europe. Anyway. Your post almost made me cry. I totally understand. NY stole my heart as well. Have all kinds of fun, let's catch up when you get back. _ erin meredith
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone! I definately will eat all of those foods crystal! And it was Christina Pires wedding to Hugo from Porto. She was a mini missionary after you had gone home. Erin, we totally have to do something in a few weeks. I really miss seeing you! I will have the same number when I get back! love you all! emily
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