Yes, 5 years ago this month I was just a pup and hired to work on such a fun team at Southside Fellowship. For some reason, Chris Armfield saw potential in me and took me under his wing and showed me what it looked like to care for people in ministry and taught me so much even about myself that I never saw.
I have changed a lot in the past 5 years, learning more about who I am in Christ and what it looks like to work as a team (even when you don't always get along or love everyone else's ideas). Being part of this team honestly prepared me for marriage...Having so much fun together- but also pointing things out in one another that spurs you on to be better... even though it doesnt always feel good.
In 5 years I have been on over 35 mission trips and retreats with students, waited on the side of the road as buses have broken down, driven a van of 13 HS students through the terrain of Costa Rica, hiked a few mountains, hosted many talent shows, news casts and red carpet interviews with my co-host Josh Amos. Have had to go on zip lines, slip n' slides and horse back rides. Told girls to change their shorts... (unless I can talk Jes into being the bad cop). Slept on many bunk beds and eaten lots of camp food.
I've gotten attached to many volunteers, and even flirted with some that would one day became my husband. (this pic is after the messy slip n' slide).
My heart has been connected to many girls over the years. Cried with them and walked through hard times with them (some things I never even knew existed!). Learned alot about being a parent (I hope I remember once I am a mom). I've felt burdened in ways I can't even describe for people and rejoiced with many after breakthroughs have happened. The Holy Spirit has given me words when I had no clue what to say. These girls have helped me rely on the Lord more than anything. Our hearts have been knit together.
What a journey! Thank you to everyone who has impacted me through having this "job".
