a new chapter

This week is the beginning of a new chapter of my life.

I'm working for the Riverside Presbyterian Church this summer being their youth intern. The senior high youth group came up to montreat for week one and I've been spending all my time with them. It's been a blast so far and it's nice to get to know them on my turf before I go to theirs.

Last night the youth were looking to dig deeper and some questions came up that directly related to my story. ......so I jumped in and shared a bit about my story and calling. Most of the youth cried at this because they are at the point where I began, unhappy. They are lost and searching for their calling. I gave them hope to hold onto as well as my hands to hold. In God's time you will know your calling, have faith! It was kind of scary to share my struggles with youth that I don't know yet but they were so hungry for my story.

The theme for the conference this year is turning the page, (your story). As I reflected about what I had shared I realized that I not only told my story but the story of Haiti. It's now one in the same. Haiti's story is now mine and mine is apart of Haiti. While I tell my story I'm also tell the story of all the kids at the O, you-you, St. Joe's boys, Jimmy and Junior, and the parents waiting for their kids in the states. We are all connected. I love this thought. I have a responsibility to share what I have learned and it's not only what I've learned but is now a part of my life. It is very humbling and an honor to speak for the people of Haiti. The truth and passion rings true and loud from my heart. This summer I will talk a lot about Haiti for my theme is Global Issues.

Now I start this new chapter in my life. I've very excited to work with the youth, to flip their world, to educate and empower them. I just pray that the people of Haiti will one day understand how much I care and love them.