Grade nine has been pretty eventful, I am so glad I got to spend this year with all of these people. I have had some awesome memories with my friends, all the laughter and moments in the class room and out of, I will never forget. Our trip to Pioneer Ranch was so much fun, all the activities were a blast, I thought that it was a really good way to get to know people you normally do not talk to or hang out with. Everyone seemed to have had a great time, It was a great place to strengthen friendships and grow closer to God. There were some really challenging times this year. A difficult time for me was with my friends and even the people in my grade this year, typical high school drama. I also had a really hard time this year in regards to my arm and having the Illizarov on it. Also now with this rod in my arm, it has been hard for me to not be able to do some things my friends and classmates have done, sitting out of activities has been really hard for me. I think being different in this way was very hard. But through all of my struggles I am so thankful to have God he has helped me through it, sometimes when I feel down or unsure of what I should do I turn to him because even when you think you have no one I can always rely on God, and know he will always be there and help me. Friends and family have also always been there for me and have guided me along to make wise choices, and help me realize what is important. I have learned so much through this year and I believe it will help me in the future, and help me make wise choices and be strong in who I am. This year I believe I have grown quite a bit in my christian faith, just for how much I have needed God and have had to believe in him, because sometimes I just don't understand why he does what he does. I do think my life has almost matured and it's not as easy as it was when I was younger. I am so excited and ready for high school, I am also nervous but I am looking forward to the new experiences and people I am going to meet. I think it will be difficult as in my studies but I am hoping my grades stay some what high. I think I am prepared for high school and the responsibilities but I think I am as prepared as I can be. I just am looking forward to being older and having new adventures. One of the most difficult things for me is my friends, and having to all go our separate ways is going to be hard, but hopefully we can still stay intouch and be friends for a long time. My goals for summer are just to enjoy what time I have to be with my friends and figure out my life and who I want to be. My goals for school will be to stay as active as I can be, keep my grades up, and be very social and just enjoy high school.