Goodbye, NED

I can't wait to tell my future kiddos about the year I traveled the world as a yo-yo professional. It has been a unique and blessed journey, full of great experiences traveling and meeting neat people.  Above the cool adventures in England, Australia, Canada, and across the U.S., though, I'm most glad for the awesome kids I got to meet. I will miss them ever so much.

This guy was growing out his hair so that he could donate it in behalf of his friend who had lost a battle against cancer the year before. He told me that a champion has to encourage the people around him so that they won't give up on their dreams.

I can't tell you how many kids gave me awesome, insightful ideas about being a champion. This job made me love kids.

But...I'm glad to be moving on to the next chapter of my life. 

As President Monson says, the future is as bright as my faith. I've got a lot of faith that this next year will be amazing, difficult, and precious. Of course, I'll take what NED taught me to help me accomplish my goals in 2013: Never Give Up! Encourage Others! Do Your Best!