Yes, we made it safely to Oregon. Yes, it has rained but there has been quite a bit of sunshine as well. And yes, we are both very excited for the school to start. This week has been filled with a lot of nerves, awkward ice-breakers, and a lot of down time. Despite our beliefs, there are actually 16 students here instead of the 9 we originally knew of and yet, I am outnumbered 4 to 1. The base is, in Danielle's words, "very mossy." It is really surprising to be walking around in January and not have white stuff up to your knees. Everything is so green! The base is nice, open, and large. Our rooms are pretty basic. Danielle shares a room with two girls and I am with one other guy. As for school, not much has started yet just the basic syllabus stuff. We were assigned work duties for the remainder of the camp. I will be washing dishes and the kitchen area after dinner while Danielle learns how to cook for a large group of people again. This time...no cookie dough out of the fridge. So far this weekend it has been more of a get to know your classmates type activities. We shared testimonies for a good part of the day yesterday and actually just got back from a "Find the Leader" scavenger hunt in downtown Salem. The group is really a fun group and our leaders are a great bunch of people who really want to see us gel and grow. We learn where we are going for our Outreach on Danielle's birthday, January 13. We'll keep everyone posted on the location. On a lighter note, the first thing Danielle discovers on the base....a workout program within the staff here at the base. Of course. After much prodding I think that I'm going to get dragged out of bed to join the group as well.
All this in only a couple of days. Its a wonder what a full week will look like. Before we know it we will be off for another adventure somewhere in the world! Appreciate all of the support and we miss all of you already!
Josh
p.s. Danielle wants to give a shout out to the GVSU Student Development for her first postcard. She was really pumped!
Dani would find a workout program. haha
ReplyDeleteGotta love her though. :) So glad to hear things are going well.
OHHH I was so happy to see that you guys posted! it's so wonderful hearing what you are doing. :) Dani, you don't HAVE to work out you know... haha I'm only kidding. You two enjoy your time. And keep blogging pllllleeeeese.
ReplyDeleteLove!
P.S. Dani, only 4 days till your BIRTHDAY!!!
Awesome Josh, kitchen duty!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds great and just think, so much more to come! Keep your hearts open for how the Lord will teach you and use you each day. (even during kitchen duty!)
Love you!
So glad to hear things are going well! Can't wait to hear more! We'll be praying for you.
ReplyDeleteYeah an update!!!! I miss you both already! Im glad you made it safe!!! And sounds like you both will be having a lot of fun there! Cant wait to hear more about your adventure!!! Sounds so exciting haha and yes no suprise there about the workout program for danielle haha nice! Thats my sister haha! Lol and no cookie dough for Dani bummer lol! Well have fun and stay safe! Cant wait to hear more! Love ya both! <3
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear that you are settling in and having a good time getting to know everyone. Praying that God will give you just what you need for each day. Love ya both!!
ReplyDeleteyay for postcards! :) hehe
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