Okay, I know I've been majorly slacking on my blogs so this one is going to hold two purposes. So let's dive in!

Boot Camp:

Boot camp in June was a lot for me all at once. My initial reaction was "what have I gotten myself into". I was learning about bucket showers, family style meals, and all the bugs Georgia has to offer. Yikes, right? I was extremely homesick as well. Some days I seriously questioned if I could make this commitment. Until one night. From the start I loved praise and worship at AIM, but one night was exceptionally special. We had just finished a teaching and the speaker announced that all the leaders were going to pray for us to receive and be filled by the Holy Spirit. When I was prayed for, I couldn't help but feel a light swell in me. The leader who prayed for me asked how I was, after I gave a standard "good", he talked about seeing chains fall and a gate opening to a beautiful green meadow. At that... I lost it. So many tears. That night I saw so many hearts opened and real, so many people healed from past or present pain. After that night I knew that this was for me.

Once I adapted to the changes and opened up to the others in my squad, I found I really enjoyed where I was. The people in my squad are amazing and the teachings are so fruitful, I know that I will grow significantly over the course of this year.

Little Update:

Guess what??? I'm at base again! Kalyssa and I flew in a day early, and due to a change of plans, we got to go on base a day before the others. My emotions are all sorts of a mess. One minute I'm in awe of this opportunity, the next I'm doubting whether I'll last 9 months. Currently I'm excited for all the trip has to offer, but ask me again at lunch, my answer could be quite different!

Welp, that's all I have for now!! I'll keep y'all updated as I adjust to this new atmosphere!