Life Changing Memories by Mrs. Allyce Jones

New Zealand and Samoa changed my life. I am so grateful for the opportunity to leave for two weeks and havethese wonderful, incredible memories. I am a changed person after experiencing the New Zealand and Samoa cultures. Both are so loving, giving, and grateful for everything around them. Everyone needs to experience their love and appreciation for life.

My favorite parts:

New Zealand
-Beautiful runs in Auckland
-Meeting our host families
-THE LUGE RIDES!!!!
-Amazing New Zealand Food
-New Zealand Temple
-Learning about the Maori Culture
-Coach being our Chief
-Singing "Party in the USA" on the bus
-Seeing a Real Life Professional Rugby Game
-The amazing Auckland Museum

Samoa
-Seeing Elder Atoa at the airport
-Feeling the hot, humid weather
-Delivering items to the Hospitals
-Seeing the light in the childrens eyes at the hospital after giving them a stuffed animal
-Seeing the grateful mothers when receiving their hygiene kits
-Delivering to Ahmu Academy
-Ahmu Academy children running up and hugging us and saying "I LOVE YOU!"
-Kareoke Night @ the Fish and Chips Shack
-The amazing beaches
-Overcoming my fear of swimming under the cave
-Seeing coach talk about his father at his grave (one of the neatest moments in my life)
-Santa Day: Driving down in the van and distributing t-shirts
-Sunday Fireside: No words can describe the spirit we felt

Overall:
-Being with my best friends for two weeks straight
-REUNITING WITH MY HUSBAND AT THE AIRPORT (TWO WEEKS IS A LONG TIME!)

It was a trip I will never forget for the rest of my life. I love my team and coaches so much and we have a memory together that we will chrish forever for the rest of our lives!!!!!

Love, Allyce