Jonah EFY

I asked Jonah to write about his EFY experience. 

 

This was when I first checked into EFY and got into my room. I was so excited to start the week long adventure! (And a week to myself). Cody did end up showing up late past check-in, since his flight was delayed. Thankfully, he didn't miss anything. The first day ended up being a blast!

 Here was my group! We bonded so well. We would always say that we were strangers 1st day, friends 2nd day, best friends 3rd day, and family 4th day! Which is totally true. We are still texting on a big group chat to this day. I still love them all, and I hope I can hangout with them very soon. 

Here's the boys!! Man I love these guys. We were super tight by the 2nd or third day, and for the rest of the time, we were brothers. I love how positive they were, and how fun and enthusiastic they were. I really hope we see each other again soon, and get the family reunion going!

Here are my counselors, David and Sarah! I didn't know Sarah crazy well, but she was awesome, and definitely knew how to invite the spirit really quick. She is someone I look up to. David on the other hand, is one of my favorite people ever. He knew how to make each lesson fun and spiritual at the same time, that's really hard to do. He was like an older brother to me, and I will never ever forget him. I hope I keep in touch with him forever! These are my pictures with them, I loved how they did the lip bite with me!

Here are a couple more pictures of David. These really show how fun David was. He never failed to put a smile on anyone's face, no matter the circumstances. He strengthened my testimony more in one week, than I have my whole life. He was just what I needed, and I'm sure that's the same for everyone else who's ever met him. 

Here are a couple more pictures from the experience! The first picture is when I stole Cody's phone and took selfies on it. The second one is when my friend Rable picked me up and I did a model pose. The last one is just a really good one with me and Cody. Again, I'm so glad I was able to go! The people I met, the testimony I've gained, the lessons I've learned, are all memories I will forever cherish! Special thanks to my parents for paying for it ;)

On Thursday they do a very spiritual day and they have the kids dress up. Jonah said they had a devotional with Brother and Sister Cheng (they were the session directors that week), they sang the EFY medley (Jonah's whole group joined the choir) while they played a slideshow of Christ and then they ended with a testimony meeting.  Jonah sent me this text at the end of the night: "OK, I just finished the fireside and choir performance. And at the end, we sang an amazing song all together, and boy, I couldn't take it.  I broke down crying because the spirit was SO STRONG.  We then went and did a testimony meeting with our group, and I bore mine, and I could tell that my testimony has increased so much, it's mind blowing.  As of right now, I'm still shaken at the warm feeling I felt.  I really testify that Heavenly Father is really there.  Jesus atoned for all of our sins.  I also know that if we engage ourselves, and put in the work,  Jesus will do the rest.  Love you mom!"  I told him that I was happy for him that he had such a wonderful experience and he replied, "Me too! It's such a warm feeling, I never fully knew I had so much of the gospel in me til now."

I'm so grateful that Caitlyn and Jonah were both able to have this experience and that they chose to make it such an impact full week and learn and grow so much.