So far...

It's been a pretty amazing four weeks. My life has changed drastically, but the Lord has done so many great things. For those of you that don't know, I am interning a nearby hospital in the metroplex in the Community Relations/Volunteer Services department. I get to many things with the special events and visitors of the hospital, donations, and volunteer coordinating. I have also found my favorite job to be working at the information desk! The first week of my internship is what I have learned to call the "honeymoon". It was an incredible week of learning about all of the amazing things that our office did. I met with each of the ladies in my office and oriented myself with their positions. Most of them are believers, so there were definitely a few 2-3 hour orientations that were more like small counseling/mentoring sessions. : ) I really enjoyed that time a lot. I did begin my first week with a funeral of a long time employee and volunteer, Paul Wallace. I volunteered at Camp Sanguinity (cancer camp) for many years. He was an incredible man of great integrity, dedication, and love. The second week proved the first week to be the "honeymoon". The second week was not as wonderful, but for sure it was a time of learning nonetheless. I got to see a little more of the grunt work of the intern job. The third week was full of lots of learning about interoffice relationships, not fun but necessary. There was another funeral. Our bosses dad passed away, so we attended that funeral. The office has been a little different with her out this week. This week has been comfortable and great. I have enjoyed it a whole lot. Since I have been at the hospital I've met Colonial pro-golfers, the Duchess of Gloucester of Great Britain, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks, some the Cats (minor league baseball), TCU baseball players, Lone Star Park jockeys, and many more. It has been cultural if anything. I've learned how to meet new people without a problem. I will be doing my first special event by myself. It is the drag boat racers...they are bringing their boat. It should be fun times. I have met some amazing people along the way and seen some of my kids that I've hung out with in years past. The Lord has placed about 3 women that love and mentor me daily at work. It is such a great place to go every morning.

I have been trying different churches every weekend. I have currently visited Trinity Bible Church, New River Fellowship, and Travis Ave. Baptist Church where I was brave and attended the singles class and sat with my new friend Graham who made me feel very welcomed. It has been a challenging, yet very enlightening experience. I will be in CS this weekend, and I am so looking forward to Chris' teaching. I am hungry for sure for that fellowship. I will be glad to be settled again. I will continue to visit churhes until the Lord says "stop".

Home is good. My parents and I are working out the kinks in things. I am getting time with the Lord every morning before I leave, and that has helped tremendously. It will be nice to be back to independence, though. :) It is nice to have a meal every day. I must say, Mom is making my lunch every day like she always did. She's way sweet! It is good to experience family meals again. I really love that. We also all walk together every evening. That has become a really great time.

The Lord is so good. My concentration lately has rested in Psalm 25. I think it is my prayer right now.

I miss you all, friends. Much love and thoughts!

I'll post again soon!