I am feeling very very grateful to be here today. I am so lucky to have had this opportunity to grown and learn. It has been just incredibly fulfilling and it has strengthened my testimony of the gospel. I have been so happy to see and truly experience the works of these masters. I have made great friends and learned from the example of so many people.   

This trip can be summarized by the verb amaze. I have been amazing and humbled not only by the artwork I have seen, but the deep culture that I have seen in all of the countries I have been to. The people in Italy are humble and hardworking. They know the pride of living in a city such as Rome or Florence, and they want people who come to that country to remember and feel that. In england, they are confident and different. Each person seems to have a unique identity and purpose. We were always treated with respect and church there was one of my favorites of my life because of the family union that I felt there. Paris/France is calm, confident, and proud. The city is not as busy as that of Rome or Venice, but it has the seine which somehow makes it seem like there is calmness in the city. It is the city of love. So many people around us are happily and calmly in love. Everywhere you go here in the city has a specific charm and feel to it, plus so much history and things to see here. Out of all the places I have been, Paris has been my favorite because of the feel of it. 

I love and appreciate art more then I thought I would after this ends. It has an amazing power to change your perspective on the world and on emotions. It has helped me to solidify my testimony and feelings about Jesus Christ and his life on earth. It has also helped me to recognize how having opinions or feelings about life can translate to the works that people are creating. I will only have good art in my home, and I will make sure to have it be uplifting and beautiful as well. :) 

These were my thoughts today in church, and it has most absolutely been a blast to be here. I will miss it so much!! I will post specifics and pictures etc when I get home in 2 days. :)