Time and Distance Change You

The end of February is fast approaching. I can't believe I've been here for a month. I must say it has approved from how I was feeling in January. On a daily basis I feel as if nothing has happened, but looking back things have changed. I have grown up, for one. I have learned that I can't put my full dependence on other people, because people can't fix everything. I truly see that I seek the Lord on a daily basis, and not just the community He provides me, but Him alone. I've learned that I am fully capable of spending time alone and being happy.

I have some new friends. I love my roommates. Lexi ( my Mizzou rival) is fantastic!! Love her. She's a bit crazy, but eh who isn't? Jessi, from California is another awesome CP! Lexi and I are currently trying to get her to watch our favorite show... she's not going for it. I work with some really great CP's as well (CP= College Program-er). I work with Jessica, Jessica is my new friend from Australia, man does that girl have some energy. Working at the Grand is so different from working in the Magic Kingdom, but I like it. I don't know which I prefer. The hours aren't as crazy as this summer. I get sleep! Which is a lot different from project.

My staff is amazing. I don't see them as often as I thought I would, but they're a blessing all the same. My discipler Adrienne is great. :) And my director Joshua and his wife Rose are incredibly sweet. (I lovelovelove their children!) Babysitting them is a great change of pace and escape from the college program. Plus they're Minnesotans! hehe.

So I'm still not sure what Kyle, Michelle,and I have gotten ourselves into, but I think it's good and getting better. Soon I will be completely comfortable and happy in Orlando, and then it will be time to head back to the midwest, but I will be changed, and so will the people around me. I was miserable and confused, but with much needed time in the Word and prayer, and some encouraging talks from Adrienne, and Michelle Patrick (Cru Staff- future Disney Team member) I don't feel as afraid of the unknown. I already took the step of faith to come here, I may as well give it all up to Him and see what He does with it. My time here is limited and I don't want any regrets.