I am not going to Nationals. I honestly don't know what to think. I mean, I tried my best, and I got a high score... just not high enough. I honestly don't really care. Nationals is the same amount of studying, just greater chances of winning, and to be honest - I had not thought about winning too much around the time of the Local Bee. It meant a lot to me, but I lose nothing. I can still study God's word! I have already decided to try to memorize a book of the Bible this Winter, and in the Spring.... I can try again! My mom has been reminding me "You had a very busy year with Sanjai coming, moving to a new house , and more school work." or "You did incredibly well considering you were one of the youngest participants" . I am so happy for Hope and very proud of her major accomplishment. I found out that there was only one family not able to attend in the Junior group... I am so happy that so many people who really deserved it are able to go! I am praying for everyone going to Chicago in November. I know the excitement of it, the whole "butterflies in the stomach" thing. Congratulations to all of you!
I am very excited to continue reading and memorizing the Bible! Well, just wanted to inform everyone!
Natalia
