Y'all, soda, short trees, weird grass, no rain, brick/stone houses, sweet tea, and Mexican and BBQ galore. This is Texas. Above are just some things I have noticed about this place I have been living for 17 days and I love it! It has definitely been an adventure and an experience so far. The most unexpected thing that has happened is getting to go to Joplin, MO on a short missions trip this coming Monday through Saturday.
My internship consists of (so far) planning and organizing events, folding and stuffing letters, sermon notes, blogging, youth group, homeless shelter, and Sunday activities. Some of these experiences have been easy, some have been hard; some of them have been boring and some exciting and/or moving; some have been good and others not the best; and finally some I am really excited to be a part of and others not so much. I have seen beauty in the scenery and people and I have seen pain and heartbreak in the lost and homeless. These past 17 days have stretched me. I have learned new things, tried new things, and have experienced new things. I cannot wait to see what opportunities to grow are in store for me next! I am ready for a changed life and to change lives!
Awesome post! Glad you are being stretched! Keep up all the great work you are doing!
ReplyDeleteFreaking Rachelle... you are AWESOME! You are leaving a mark on Texas. It's funny to hear you say all of those thing about Texas, because they're true, but we're so used to them that I think that's how it is everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYou guys don't have brick/stone houses? Why? What's so weird about the grass? Have you seen cactus yet?
You are VERY observant. Well done. I can't wait to see how you grow. God bless you!
We do have brick and stone houses, but they are not the majority. Most of the homes around us are aluminum siding or even wood. The grass seems to be a little more spread out and each piece is thicker than ours. It looks like there is a lot less grass and it seems to be more shaggy than ours. It is probably because of the amount of rain you guys lack that we have. Nothing I have noticed is a bad thing just different. I have see some small cactus, but nothing like I have see in the movies.
ReplyDeleteWell, you keep on noticing things, big and small, and you'll eventually see the world! You rock. I'm so glad you made it to Texas, and I pray that it is as rich an experience as you've ever had.
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