Gavin and I ended up working opposite schedules this week which in a way worked out. He was able to hike and adventure with them in the morning while I was at work and then I partied with them in the evening.
It was fun catching up with Trae and seeing him not as a missionary. We were super close friends on the mission and we weren't sure if or when we would ever see each other again. I am so glad he came over to meet Gavin.
We went to Wailua falls where we had the best weather. This place is usually pouring rain because it's the wettest place in the world. But today we had the shining warm sun! We had fun swimming to the huge waterfall and screaming behind it. It was so loud that we couldn't even hear each other. Trae and Gavin tried to swim to the waterfall but got stuck just feet before. I would see them stretching their arms and swimming as fast as they could put all their strength into swimming just to see them stay in the same place. Darn! But in all honestly, I was impressed at their ability to swim in place for so long! Way to go boys!
After we met up with my friend Maci from ilp. I hadn't seen her since we left Ukraine almost three years ago as well. I am so glad she texted me because she came to Kauai by herself and it was her birthday. We had her pile in with us in our car and we went up to Waimea canyon to do the Kalepa trail. When we got to the top it was super cloudy, but as we hiked along the ridge we got in front/underneath the clouds and were able to see the Kalalau mountains. Honestly it was stunning. One of my favorite views of all time. As I was talking with Maci she reminded me of something I told her years ago when I met her in Ukraine. I guess we were talking and she told me she was an awkward person. I told her who cares embrace your awkwardness and just go for it. I thought that was sweet that she remembered me saying that. She told me that's why she reached out when she got here because she knew I didn't care if I thought she was awkward or if it was going to be awkward. I was so happy she shared this with me and that I was able to spend some time with her on her birthday.
Heather and Mya joined us just a few days later. The party did not stop here on Peleleu Street. We went to North shore one day where we swam in Queens Bath and got stuck in a massive rainstorm.
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Everyone was also here for Easter! Heather said she thought it would be fun if we made Shakshouka. Google can explain what this is better than I can. According to google, Shakshouka is a Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne (Israelian Food). I didn't get a picture of it but it was so fun to host a little Easter meal at the house. I made baguettes for dipping in the Shakshouka. It was actually really good and I would 100 percent make it again. Gavin and I both had to run off right after lunch because we had to work. But this Easter Sunday I was thinking of how much I love my Savior, Jesus Christ. It's because of him that I have hope and joy. I can't imagine my life without the knowledge of a Savior. I know that he lives and that if I apply his atoning sacrifice in my life I will be okay no matter what.
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