These past two weeks can best be described as "a whirlwind." On Sunday, August 23rd, I went to Hendersonville FPC that morning before officially moving into the East Nashville house that afternoon. Early the next morning, 6 of the 8 Nashville YAV girls traveled together to Stony Point, NY for Orientation. I only got to be there for half of it, but it was incredibly refreshing and reassuring that YAV is exactly what I am supposed to be doing this year. Even within a short 5 days at Orientation, you could feel the support of the community of fellow YAVs. I felt closer to God than I had in awhile.
I took a cab to the New York airport at 6:30am on Friday, August 28th to fly to Asheville, NC, for Beth and Scott's wedding! It was a great weekend to spend with friends before heading back to Nashville and getting ready to begin my year of service.
This week in Nashville for Orientation has been busy, challenging, and exciting...full of laughter, frustration, doubt, and new experiences. Overall, though, I am so happy with how things have started out. My wonderful roommates and fellow YAVs are already becoming my family. We have shared so much with each other already, especially when 5 people live in about 1100 square feet! It's going to be a great experience, though, and I am completely confident that God is at work in this place.
We visited everyone's placement sites on Tuesday and Wednesday. Going back to Room in the Inn on Wednesday afternoon reminded me again of how many amazing ministry opportunities are going on there. I am so excited to start on Tuesday, although definitely still nervous and not quite sure what to expect...I am also wondering- will I ever?!
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