Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The training has just begun...

Hey everyone back at home. I'm alive and well! These past couple of days have been VERY full...but at the same time, they have been AMAZING!
I arrived in GA Sunday morning (after getting at the most 3 horus of sleep) and then traveled to Cleveland GA where I am staying for training. After meeting some of the other fellow summer staffers, we had a worship time and then went to bed soon after...I was pooped! Yesterday we went to the warehouse and packed up all of the supplies that my team will be needing for the summer. I would have never thought that so much work goes into preparation for World Changers. I cannot tell you how many t-shirts I counted, how many tracks I counted out or how many cuts I have on my hands from trying to open a box without a box cutter. But hey...Im suffering for Jesus...haha! But honestly, it was lot of work! After the long day at the warehouse, I returned to the dorm and we straight to bed. Infact, I slept so hard that I didnt hear my alarm go off this morning. But no worries, I got up in time to be ready for breakfast.
Today we started our position training. There are soooo many things that I have to remember! I cant believe how much stuff I have to do. I would go on a little rampage about that..but Ill save you all from my little soap box. But know, Im gonna be working my butt off.
Anywhoo...so far, everything has been amazing. The national staff is amazing and the national missionary above me is amazing as well. (his name is Bill) Bill and I have a running joke going on that I am going to fry when I am in PR. Infact, he has taken on calling me "Sizzle" because that is what I am gonna do...sizzle in the sun. haha! All of the people on my team are really cool as well. My Team Leader/Musical Leader is Brian. He is from PR and so we have got the hook up when we travel there. Twill be great. Meg is our Program Specialist. She goes to school here at Truett so that has come in handy. Courtney is our Mission Coordination Specialist. Her and I are roomies this week and have been having lots of "girl talk" as we go to bed. haha! And Chris is our Audio/Visual guy. Infact, we started making our staff video yesterday...he's got alot of work cut ourt for him. Ill make sure that is available for you all to see when it is finished.
So yes, this week has been amazing thus far, just a little overwhelming. Hope all is well at home. Also, dont be afraid to call me or email me if you wanna get ahold of me. PLUS, I always like getting letters from those who care so much about me...hint hint!
Love you guys and gals!

2 comments:

Chrystal said...

Hey Jessica,

Hope your whiffle ball team whooped up on that national team! Are you sunburned yet? Hopefully not. Praying for you & missing you each day!

Love & hugs,
Chrystal

Jessica said...

Nope...no sunburn. I have been in training so I have had zero time to get some sun


My great sisters..oh how I will miss them this summer!