June 19th, 1994 – My Last Night with My Family
11:47 p.m.
It’s my last night with my family. We had so much fun today.
I gave my dad the poem I wrote for him. Before he read it, Heather and I went to McDonald’s and stood in line for 45 minutes. Dad joined us and said, “You two make it all worth it.” He kissed my head, and we ate sausage biscuits—though Dad gave Heather the sausage from one of his biscuits.
I remember praying that we would make about $8,000 at this art show so Mom and Dad could give me some money for my trip. Well, we made over $8,000! It was the best art show ever. The most they had ever made at an art show before today was $5,000. Amazing.
A Day Full of Memories
Heather and I went shopping with Dad. We bought a few things. I got a pretty dress, a cute top, and some flannel shorts. It was fun.
We went swimming twice, and then, after dark, Heather and I took a walk. We stopped at Dairy Queen for ice cream.
While we were out, we met two girls, Amy and Shannon. We talked and walked with them to their vacation house. They were scared to be out with the “crazies.” They had come to help babysit and were both 16.
I told them about Josh, and they said, “It’s like in the old-fashioned days.”
I mentioned Psalm 37, and they said they would read it when they got back to the place they were staying. So I also told them to read John 14–17, and they said they would.
A Prayer for Amy and Shannon
Lord, bless Amy and Shannon. Let your Word speak to their hearts as they read it.
This simple yet heartfelt reflection captures the joy and gratitude of your day while weaving in meaningful encounters and prayers. Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to add or adjust!
Continuing a look into my journal from the summer I turned 18