Pictured here are the young women that I used to teach when we lived in New Orleans. I can't believe how much they have grown up. They now are all in college. Megan is even going on a mission in a few weeks to Belgium--crazy stuff. Helen pictured in the back was so much more mature than I remember her. She is an amazing girl and is currently living with her parents (whom are both blind) she is so thoughtful, kind, and does a great job taking "good" care of them and always looking out for them. (not the Helen I personally remember) but we all have to "grow up" sometime right? It was good to see all of their beautiful cheery faces!
This is Doug pictured with the groom and Ortiz boys. They were always the "lookers" in the ward and as you can see still are.
I felt like we went back in time when I took this picture. Pictured to the far left is our former bishop and next to him Shawn S. who served with Doug in the young mens. Next to them are some of the Garcia boys. They literally watched these boys grow up as well. I can't believe how fast time has flown, it makes me feel a little old! It was so good to see and talk to everyone. I think the last time that we saw everyone together was when Lucas went through the temple to take out his endowments. (about 4 yrs ago) It was a session I will never forget. It was such an awesome spiritual experience. Well, I am off to doing some more tourist stuff. I couldn't think of a better place to spend money than in New Orleans. Support the city, rebirth, REBUILD!
Pictured here are the young women that I used to teach when we lived in New Orleans. I can't believe how much they have grown up. They now are all in college. Megan is even going on a mission in a few weeks to Belgium--crazy stuff. Helen pictured in the back was so much more mature than I remember her. She is an amazing girl and is currently living with her parents (whom are both blind) she is so thoughtful, kind, and does a great job taking "good" care of them and always looking out for them. (not the Helen I personally remember) but we all have to "grow up" sometime right? It was good to see all of their beautiful cheery faces!
This is Doug pictured with the groom and Ortiz boys. They were always the "lookers" in the ward and as you can see still are.
I felt like we went back in time when I took this picture. Pictured to the far left is our former bishop and next to him Shawn S. who served with Doug in the young mens. Next to them are some of the Garcia boys. They literally watched these boys grow up as well. I can't believe how fast time has flown, it makes me feel a little old! It was so good to see and talk to everyone. I think the last time that we saw everyone together was when Lucas went through the temple to take out his endowments. (about 4 yrs ago) It was a session I will never forget. It was such an awesome spiritual experience. Well, I am off to doing some more tourist stuff. I couldn't think of a better place to spend money than in New Orleans. Support the city, rebirth, REBUILD!
