Update: 3 Months Later

Okay so I did this huge internship - but how long will it last, you might ask?

Here is a life update on me...

Life is actually pretty good - I have definately had many challenges and struggles since I have been back... But none that I haven't been able to face and conquer with God on my side!

I felt like God was calling me away from leading a college life group - taking a backstage leadership roll in the college ministry at my church (IMPACT). I am praying for the leaders of IMPACT as well as trying to find ways to encourage them, and then teaching people about prayer through example.

Only leading one life group, I can pour all my focus into my middle schoolers now. I started off the year with 25 girls by myself. Definately a huge challenge, but one thing I learned this summer is that if I am intentional, I can make the most of it. God did bring a wonderful co-leader to me, Lisa! So we have split - it was rough at first because of the change... But we still do things with all the girls. In fact, I have been having them over almost every Saturday for Bible study (I have taken up writing devos - currently working on the book of John). We have also started a project where we are stuffing stockings for the homeless. I have let the girls take charge in this. Some who have not experienced LeaderTreks thought I was crazy but they have owned this project and I am excited to see over the next couple of weeks how this unfolds!

I am working at the same school as last year. I work with Kindergarden and 3rd grade. It has been challenging but I am trying to keep my attitude and heart in the right position - looking up to Jesus! I am trying to make an IMPACT on my co-workers as well as some of my students. It is hard, day to day though, I won't lie!

School has been actually farely easy going this semester. I am taking a proficiency exam this week, an interim class, and one class next semester. So I should be done with Hell's Community College in the Spring! And then off to St. Pete College to begin my teaching degree.

Trying to keep up with my Bible Study. It is hard, but it is so worth getting up early to spend time with God. He wants to spend time with us! He takes the time to listen attentively to us (how often do I listen attentively to Him?). His unconditional love is overwhelming at times. I am in awe of God! He has created so many wonderful things that we forget to look at each and every day: from a beautiful sunrise, to a blooming flower, to a starry night... Wow - God is truly amazing!

So yeah, that's me! I have taken the first part of my national interpreting test... I am waiting to take the performance portion... So yeah, that on top of everything else!

Love you guys!

Joy