Joy in hard times

James 5:7,8 says: Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. This verse speaks to me alot because I can become very impatient, especially when it is a rough or bad day. I try to solve it myself instead of being patient and waiting for God's timing. Sometimes I look for a right away answer and having to wait is hard. God gives us what we need when we need it and we need to be able to fully trust His timing. When I realized that this is what God wanted me to do this summer, I was so nervous but I was also becoming very excited. I had never been on a plane let along by myself. It was very nerve wracking for me, I cried the first part if the plane ride. I arrived in Atlanta for a layover and got some food because riding on the plane made me very sick. Once I got some food, I felt much better. I arrived in Nashville and met up with 2 other girls on my team who arrived at the same time from different flights. We got picked up by the pastor in residence and he didn't speak to us in the car, he only signed so I had no idea that he could actually talk. Once we got to the church we met our supervisor and the rest of our team for the summer. I had my first sonic drink that day and I think I became hooked but our supervisor gets us drinks sometimes after a long day of camp. We went to orientation with the state of TN then we had orientation at the church for a week before camp started. There was a lot of moving and cleaning involved. The first week of camp was a blur but we quickly figured out which children cause trouble at times. Week 2 began and we were more prepared but there was a group of kids that were on a missions trip in Michigan so we had less campers that week. It made field trips a little easier. Last week was week 3 and things are finally starting to become routine and very noticeable. We went to feed ducks and saw a play at the Nashville public library. The kids loved it even though they got hot because us staff forgot to bring the water container with us. It is week 4 and it has been going well, monday was a normal day and tuesday we had army which was alot of fun and a huge success. I have been learning alot about myself and the people that I am around every day. I am excited to go to the theme park Beech Bend on thursday!!! It is going to be so much fun. I love these kids and I am so thankful that God placed me here this summer!! I am learning so much about alot of different things. :)

New Experiences

Well God has brought me to Tennessee this summer and it's definitely not what I expected. I am finding out that sometimes I can be annoying, whether it's talking to loud or saying something stupid when it's not appropriate. Hmm wow things I thought that I had worked on. Well since I came here I have felt alone, nervous, confused, not good enough, and many a time I have wanted to come home. I talk with God and read His Word and remember why I am here. I am not here for myself, I'm not here to make friends, I am here to do and learn God's will. For being here 3 weeks there isn't alot to say because there is so much to say and some is hard to explain but as I go through and think of specifics to update you about I definitely will!!