Gosh, I don't even know what to fill you all in on. Staff have left, leaving just students in charge of the project. Some students, Ethan, Allison, Abbi and Brad are our new directors and they're great. I'm so excited to see how God uses them to direct us and how he grows them in those positions. Pray for guidance and courage for them as they take on this huge responsibility! I've officially taken over my DNA group as "facilitator" which has been a challenge but so good. The girls in my group continually lift me up and encourage me in new ways- I couldn't have asked for better girls to do life with here in San Diego. Here's a picture of all of us at staff banquet before the staff left! It was so legit, we went out on a river boat on the bay at night. Pretty doesn't begin to describe it.
From left to right, Jen, Lauren, Marian, Me and Tressa!
This week has been really busy- I went to campus on Monday, worked Tuesday and Wednesday and then volunteered Thursday and Friday. It's been nice to be so go, go, go, but I'm getting sick so I've also been really tired. I'm ready for a weekend of not doing anything work related. I think we're going to go to the Zoo tomorrow which should be so fun! And I ain't lion... ;) I'm so blessed to be here right now. Yeah, it's been a hard week just with mid project blues, things have started getting on my nerves but I can see how God is working in me and giving me patience I didn't know I could have with some people in particular. He's definitely got my back and I'm so glad I don't have to rely on my own strength. My monday has been really tight lately, but he just continues to provide for me in great ways. I never need to doubt his provision because he will always come through, even in ways least expected.
On the Fourth me and Lauren, Hollie and Jenny made our own celebration dinner of corn on the cob, hot dogs, french fries and potato salad. It almost felt like being home with my family- except I was in San Diego with my new family. :) Tonight is FNL old people theme- should be interesting. I'm going as a caretaker so hopefully there won't be too many diapers to change... awkward.
I'll keep trying to keep you all posted- we tried and failed at getting internet in our condo so that means for the rest of the summer I'll have to tote around my computer for those rare moments I can snag some free wifi. But, feel free to shoot me a text or a call if you want! I'm usually free to talk and I'd love to hear about your summers as well as fill you in on more particulars!
Thanks!
Till I write again,
Jacks
P.S. I recently discovered the joy and greatness of Trader Joe's... now THAT'S a grocery store!
Jackie, Great hearing about all your escapades and how the Lord is speaking to you while you are doing this ministry. Stay strong. Missing you back here but I know He has you in the palm of His hand and you are right where you need to be. Love, Mrs. B
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