Thursday, July 16.

Grace here.
Sorry for the long period of not journaling. I haven’t been spending quite as much time in Reception. We separated shifts so that there are only 3 shifts and I don’t like being in Reception when I do not have to be. I really haven’t been to the beach much since the first week. I really wish I made more time to go out there. Maybe later today if I get maintenance work done in time I can spend most the afternoon out there. I need sun.

The effects of being here are wearing on both Emily and I in many ways. Don’t get me wrong, we love it here but it’s impossible to not think of what we’re coming home to and all the responsibilities that need to be taken care of before we move off to college. Sleep has become less and less, and we all know my issues with food. Thankfully I will be receiving food either today or tomorrow from my bakery and possibly my mother as well. But we receive our strength to go on only from our Father in Heaven. He is what gets us through each day.

My adventure to the beach today was very disappointing. Michi and I got ready, went to the beach and it was very cloudy. We were hoping that the sun would come out and then we could get a tan… but instead it became cloudy, windy, and began to rain not 30 minutes after we arrived. So we came back.

-I did not get a chance to post this, so I’m posting it unfinished.-