Hello! 

It has been about two weeks since I left for Georgia and started my gap year trip! 

The past weeks have been overwhelming to say the least. I have so many mixed emotions as I have completely left my old, comfortable environment, and walked into something completely new. A new group of people, a new place to live, and a new atmosphere. 

To start I want to say that I have not fully processed the fact that I will be away from what I know as comfortable for nine months. I think God has a beautiful way of knowing what I can handle at a specific time. His timing for my processing is way better than any expectation that I could ever have for processing everything. So while at first this was frustrating to me, I am continually reminded of the peace that comes with waiting on the Lord and His perfect timing.

As for what I have so far processed and experienced, there is SO much goodness all around me. I have never been in a more concentrated environment filled with those in love with the Lord. His love pours out of the people around me. I am quickly learning what God's love looks like when put to action, and within that, I am recognizing so many areas that I am excited to grow in!

A little overview as to what I am doing in Georgia at my training camp:

I am camping in a tent, using showers that were built in storage containers, using port-a-potties, pump sinks, and hand washing my clothes out of buckets. First reading this, you might think that it would be pretty difficult, but for me, all the accommodations that I have now surrendered, don't matter nearly as much as the amazing experiences that I am creating. For sure at times it has been hard to not have the things that are normally comfortable for me, but I am continually finding a new peace built into the surrender associated with being uncomfortable. 

As the weeks go on I will continue to talk more about specific parts of training camp and how they impact me/what I am learning within it all. For now, I am very hopeful and excited for what God has for me within this new season!!