It's never been far from my mind as I've gone about my life during these past couple of weeks. School took up a lot of time, but I always managed to keep track of how many days I had left until it happened. I've been utterly filled with excitement as my new volunteer work looms ever nearer. I fully expect to give it my all, throwing myself into these next couple of weeks with a passion like no other! Yes, very soon, I will head to the airport and take off for staff training for Worldview Academy.
As the time for departure draws steadily nearer, I am finding very little time to reflect. I am growing ever closer to God (especially with my marathon Bible reading plan [you should try it sometime ;) ]), and I cannot wait to see the iron sharpen iron next week with my fellow staffers!
This past week, I have been so blessed to get to take part in last-minute coffee dates, movie nights, and surprise drop-ins. It's so funny how when friends call me up to see if we can hang out, my first response is always: With what time??? Which immediately turns into: I'll make it work! I'm going to fit you in somehow!!! The past two weeks have been hectic, to say the least, but also have been great fun!
When I got the call back in April asking me to staff at an extra camp, I thought the day would never come fast enough! I really can't believe it's almost here! I've been trying to spend more time with my family during this past week, seeing that I won't get the chance to hug them, play with them, or really talk with them until mid-June. No, I haven't had as much time with them as I would have liked, but I don't regret a moment of these past couple of weeks! They're all so very precious to me!
And now I get to my goals for these next couple of weeks. I simply cannot wait to see how much God grows my faith as I step out of my comfort zone to try my hand at something new. I can't wait to get to know my small groups and really pour into their lives. I'm thrilled to get the chance to staff with the one team I have not heard, thus meaning I'll be learning right alongside my girls. Yes, God is so good! I pray that I will come back refreshed in the faith and ready for whatever is next on my plate.
So, until I get back, God bless, and soli deo gloria!
As the time for departure draws steadily nearer, I am finding very little time to reflect. I am growing ever closer to God (especially with my marathon Bible reading plan [you should try it sometime ;) ]), and I cannot wait to see the iron sharpen iron next week with my fellow staffers!
This past week, I have been so blessed to get to take part in last-minute coffee dates, movie nights, and surprise drop-ins. It's so funny how when friends call me up to see if we can hang out, my first response is always: With what time??? Which immediately turns into: I'll make it work! I'm going to fit you in somehow!!! The past two weeks have been hectic, to say the least, but also have been great fun!
When I got the call back in April asking me to staff at an extra camp, I thought the day would never come fast enough! I really can't believe it's almost here! I've been trying to spend more time with my family during this past week, seeing that I won't get the chance to hug them, play with them, or really talk with them until mid-June. No, I haven't had as much time with them as I would have liked, but I don't regret a moment of these past couple of weeks! They're all so very precious to me!
And now I get to my goals for these next couple of weeks. I simply cannot wait to see how much God grows my faith as I step out of my comfort zone to try my hand at something new. I can't wait to get to know my small groups and really pour into their lives. I'm thrilled to get the chance to staff with the one team I have not heard, thus meaning I'll be learning right alongside my girls. Yes, God is so good! I pray that I will come back refreshed in the faith and ready for whatever is next on my plate.
So, until I get back, God bless, and soli deo gloria!
I can tell it's going to be an amazing experience for you. I'm sure you'll be a blessing for the students and that you too, will be blessed.
ReplyDeleteAnd when in doubt... carry nunchucks. ;)
Yep! Just sent off for them. They should arrive just in time for whatshisface to ask me again. ;)
ReplyDelete...and then you'll call him "smushedhisface".
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA!!!! Exactly =D
ReplyDeleteHope you have an awesome time, Alex. Can't wait to see lots of pics! :)
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