I have to brag a little…this is our “borrowed daughter” Shelby.  That’s what Josh calls her since we do have to give her back to her parents in Australia at the end of the summer.  We have had the best experience having an exchange student!  My kids are going to be so sad when she has to leave but I’m trying not to think about that since she doesn’t have to go until August.  They absolutely adore her and so do I.  Graduation is this Saturday and I’ve already been in tears several times thinking about it…her time here has gone so quickly.  I will be a mess at Graduation so just think what it will be like when Ethan and Isabelle graduate! 

In just a little over 4 short months, she has made a place in our home, in our family and in our hearts. 

We can’t wait to take a trip to Australia someday to visit her! 

And just for fun…this is one of my favorite sayings….”I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” 

I am not the same because I too have seen the moon shine on the other side of the world, but more importantly I am not the same after having Shelby in our lives.  My kids and my husband have been touched by her too and it is an experience none of us will ever forget.   I couldn’t have asked for anything better.  She was so involved in sports, was so accepted by all of her friends and classmates at South Platte and she even got 2nd place at the district FFA competition and went to state.   We are so very proud of you Shelby, we love you and we will miss you like crazy when you leave!