Welcome to ACTION time! I arrived yesterday and now it is GAME ON! All the teams have arrived and the first few moments of awkwardness have officially happened. I must admit, I'm not a fan of watching people trying to make conversation and figure each other out- it is kind of like watching a fish out of water, or a train-wreck about to take place, or better yet- James Franko and Anne Hathaway host the Oscars (click here to see what i mean!). But I need to give everyone props for trying and laughing at peoples jokes and funny stories *(especially those that laughed at mine).
I have loved just watching and being an observer... even if that does make me sound kinda creepy. It's nice because... well... you get to understand who people are right now, knowing that in a short 6 weeks time they are going to experience some crazy life changing stuff- stuff that will shape who they will become for years down the road- and stuff that will impact others.
Personally, I'm looking forward to how I'm going to change- not that I'm implying that I'm an unstable person- but that I know and expect God to show me very different things on this trip and will expect me to rely on Him more than what I think I have to offer. Having said that, I've come to a few realizations already...
1. I need to sit and be still more- I feel like I have ADD and need to run around to make me feel like I have purpose... or at least not waiting time- and I know that I miss out on a lot of moments because I don't S-L-O-W down!
2. Leading from the background isn't glamorous, but it is important... I need to work on that.
3. Loudness is useful, but it isn't always a Godly virtue- however, wisdom on when to be loud is... I need wisdom.
4. I love driving into the USA and their wonderful selection of random combinations of pop flavours- specifically Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry, or a great substitute Diet Cherry Coke!
5. My team is super gifted and talented... and can't wait to see what is created through this eclectic group of people! Dearest Team... great things will happen this summer.
6. I need to sleep more and eat less... THERE IS SO MUCH FOOD - ALL THE TIME- Welcome to Menno Vill!
7. When God moment happen in times you least expect them, and they are the ones that bless the most- #iheartworshipingthroughalens
night~
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thanks for sharing Kristin! I would love a glass of cherry coke right now, thank you for making my jealous. But really, so excited for you guys! Can't wait to see and hear the stories you bring back.
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