5,638 nautical miles

This year has been like no other. Our relationships have strengthened immensely; I've grown closer to my family than I would've anywhere else. Being able to spend so much time together through the highs and the lows of this trip has been a real gift. Especially at my age where I'm wanting to spend less and less time with my awesome fam! I've gotten to know my parents even better than before, as well as Clarke and Cyrus. The two of them have become the best of friends; they've formed a friendship that will last forever. I have loved the time spent with each of them. I can't believe how fast they're growing up -- I still think of Cyrus as a tiny kindergartener and Clarke as a little 3rd grader!

It's been quite a journey and I can't even begin to describe all the ways that God has guided us and kept us safe along the way. Both unseen and seen. I can't help but marvel at all of His creations, all different and all beautiful. He has given us a real gift in this trip, being able to enjoy all these moments in incredible places. The beauty of nature is so diverse and His works are so vivid there.

It's been an incredible chapter, yet I look forward to normal life. I've missed all of y'all! This is an always and forever memory though. Although the first thing I'll think is not all the incredible places, but the amazing time I spent with my awesome family.

Thank y'all so much for reading and keeping up with the blog. I know I haven't always been consistent in posting! It's been my drive to keep up (or at least try to!).

Bye!