School is going to be tough. I'm taking 19 hours that consist of mostly teaching classes but I'm also taking Physical Science aka Physics. I was really worried about the class but so far I remember everything from high school. Thank you West Plains High School for teaching me these things already. Many of the students in my class have no idea how to do any of it and right now we're doing basic conversions. I want to say if you are having trouble now then you may want to think about taking a different class.
Work is going to be different. At the daycare, I'm working Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon. Last year, I opened everyday. So it's strange not seeing the kids everyday and working in the afternoon. My first day I didn't know what to do because I had never done nap time before. It was just really strange. I also started working for Trachelle. Now it's more of a consistent thing. I'm working for a new company. So this is all new also. It's mostly things I already do but now I have to be here 4 times a week and its more paperwork for me. It's something I enjoy though.
As some of you know, Friday was the 2 year anniversary of my dad's passing. It's hard to believe that he has been gone for 2 years already. Friday, I, as well as my family, lived our lives normally. Not only did I go to school. I was able to tutor in a math class. I also went to lunch with one of my friends and just hung out for the afternoon. I then went to a meeting at my church. Dad wouldn't of wanted us to skip everything and stay at home and mope around. He would of wanted us to live life like he taught us how to do. Lately, my mom has told me "that is exactly something your dad would have done." That is what I want to hear because my dad was such a great guy and if I'm doing things like him then I learned well.
You're looking at the new team lead for guest services. I'm really excited! I think it's so cool that I became this on Friday. This was something that my dad was very passionate about. He was always looking for better ideas on how to welcome guests to church. Some of the stuff that my dad taught me or showed me is what I'm using for our tent. It's cool that I get to act on what my dad had in visioned for Lifeline. Right now, my team consists of my family. As Trey put it, I'm their boss now! Haha! They have to listen to me for once. :) We start this coming Sunday and I'm so excited!
Anyway after I went there, I went to one of my CIY boss' house to babysit for them. I had so much fun. I babysat 3 boys. 7,5, and 3 were their ages. They were so funny and talked the entire time. They explained to me all of their toys. They helped me make cookies. They watched "Black Beauty" with me and narrated the entire thing (it was hilarious especially when the horse was being born lol). Then, I put them to bed. I read them a story which they also narrated. Then they told me I was the best babysitter and that they loved me. It was awesome! They were such sweet boys. I can't wait to do it again!
The next morning, I got to do some homework and watch Trachelle. I'm not used to doing homework again, but I'm getting back into the gist of things again. It's just hard for me to get back into the groove of things again. Then that night, we had a family dinner where we smoked meatloaf and potatoes. So yummy! It was a fantastic meal! Then I went to bed at 9:30. Yes, 9:30! No, I'm not ashamed! I didn't actually go to sleep until 10. I was reading "Charlotte's Web" (homework) during that time. But still, I felt like an old grandma.
Today, we went to church. Their were several new people. I even got to talk to some Southern students that came for the first time. As now I am on the student leadership team, I have to talk to people I do not know. I have to get out of my comfort zone like at CIY but this time I will see them again. At CIY, I knew I wasn't going to see the youth pastors again. These college students, I will see at school, I will see at bible study, and I will see at church on Sunday mornings. It's going to be a very different type of communication.
Tomorrow, I go back to school and work. I start another week. We are also trying out something tomorrow and having a jam session to try and get more people involved with the BSU. I'm hoping we find another keyboard player because I really want to step down. I'm just want to put my focus on the mission trips. But, I'm excited for this semester. It's not going to be an easy one but its going to be a good one.
Kristin
Isaiah 41:10
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