Growth
Hello!
I am so sorry I didn't post yesterday! So this post will be more geared toward Friday and what went on that day! Today has been a super relaxing day, I watched soccer, college football, went to church and went to an amazing food place called Cloud 9! it was a cute little cafe near the sandy valley airport, and the sunset is amazing there (I didn't get to see it but Kathy snapped some photos for savannah and I). I have learned that I really like saturday Church at St. Michaels church, they priest is nice, the Deacon wasn't there today which was upsetting because his homilies always challenge me to think outside of my norm and get closer with God. I hope I can get more involved in that community as I go to church more and I can build a real relationship with the people I'm not serving too. Oh also, we are in the midst of a sever windstorm right now, I can hear the roaring of the wind and its intense. I went outside to get the cushions from the front and back porch with Kathy and Savannahs' help as well. The wind is crazy right now, I thought I was going to get blown away! But we are all safe, relaxing in the living room right now.
Okay back to Friday! So Friday was good day, we had a staff meeting which went really well. We did some team building and I thought it was great. We learned how to communicate on a better level when we were blind folded and couldn't see a thing, and we also learned to communicate by non verbal communication and being blindfolded (oh trust me, I wish I had a video of how this part went because I think it would've been great to see us walking/crawling around looking for a piece of string). After that, Savannah and I spent sometime working on review questions for the students before they take their post test. So to back track, we go to schools in 6 week cycles and in some of the schools we are on out final week with specific classes, so we do a review and we will give them the same test that we gave on week one to see if students have improved based on our lessons. SO we worked on the reviews and then there was a moment where a resolution to a problem that was run into on Monday came about. Now, there are no need for specifics but the resolution, in my opinion, really has helped everyone involved grow. From my vantage point, I learned a few things. First, I learned to speak up more, because people cant read my mind, no one can tell what I'm thinking if I'm not saying it. Second, I learned that I need to take ownership of my actions. I can admit that at times I haven't been at my best and that is just not okay for the position I am in. I need to be giving my all at all times. Finally, I learned that things can be resolved, they just need time. I am looking forward to everything that is going to come in the future. I am looking forward to a teen leadership weekend we have coming up because I see the teens as young adults that I can truly connect with with on a different level. These teens want to be leaders, they want to make change and they want to be the best people they can possibly be, and they literally give me so much hope for the future.
This week coming up is crucial for the simple fact that there were things that happened this week that called growth into action. So I need to do 2 things, speak up and trust god. I need to speak up the times get tough, I need to speak up when things aren't going well and make sure my side is said. But speaking up isn't only in defense of things, its to also see if people are okay and to ensure that people know they can talk to me and count on me. Second, I need to trust in god more. I am confident in my abilities down here to present and connect with people. But I need to trust that I am here for a reason, that I am in Eastern Kentucky serving these areas because God is telling me I have something to offer here. I am no entirely sure of what it is but I know that my life path wouldn't be here if I wasn't supposed to grow and help others grow. God is with me in this, he is walking with me on this and I need to trust that he's got me when I fall (which I have seen that he does) and even when I'm doing great, he will help me get to the next level. So, this week my challenge is to speak up and trust god.
Thank you for trying on my CAP!
Until next time, Peace, Love and Blessings!
I am so sorry I didn't post yesterday! So this post will be more geared toward Friday and what went on that day! Today has been a super relaxing day, I watched soccer, college football, went to church and went to an amazing food place called Cloud 9! it was a cute little cafe near the sandy valley airport, and the sunset is amazing there (I didn't get to see it but Kathy snapped some photos for savannah and I). I have learned that I really like saturday Church at St. Michaels church, they priest is nice, the Deacon wasn't there today which was upsetting because his homilies always challenge me to think outside of my norm and get closer with God. I hope I can get more involved in that community as I go to church more and I can build a real relationship with the people I'm not serving too. Oh also, we are in the midst of a sever windstorm right now, I can hear the roaring of the wind and its intense. I went outside to get the cushions from the front and back porch with Kathy and Savannahs' help as well. The wind is crazy right now, I thought I was going to get blown away! But we are all safe, relaxing in the living room right now.
Okay back to Friday! So Friday was good day, we had a staff meeting which went really well. We did some team building and I thought it was great. We learned how to communicate on a better level when we were blind folded and couldn't see a thing, and we also learned to communicate by non verbal communication and being blindfolded (oh trust me, I wish I had a video of how this part went because I think it would've been great to see us walking/crawling around looking for a piece of string). After that, Savannah and I spent sometime working on review questions for the students before they take their post test. So to back track, we go to schools in 6 week cycles and in some of the schools we are on out final week with specific classes, so we do a review and we will give them the same test that we gave on week one to see if students have improved based on our lessons. SO we worked on the reviews and then there was a moment where a resolution to a problem that was run into on Monday came about. Now, there are no need for specifics but the resolution, in my opinion, really has helped everyone involved grow. From my vantage point, I learned a few things. First, I learned to speak up more, because people cant read my mind, no one can tell what I'm thinking if I'm not saying it. Second, I learned that I need to take ownership of my actions. I can admit that at times I haven't been at my best and that is just not okay for the position I am in. I need to be giving my all at all times. Finally, I learned that things can be resolved, they just need time. I am looking forward to everything that is going to come in the future. I am looking forward to a teen leadership weekend we have coming up because I see the teens as young adults that I can truly connect with with on a different level. These teens want to be leaders, they want to make change and they want to be the best people they can possibly be, and they literally give me so much hope for the future.
This week coming up is crucial for the simple fact that there were things that happened this week that called growth into action. So I need to do 2 things, speak up and trust god. I need to speak up the times get tough, I need to speak up when things aren't going well and make sure my side is said. But speaking up isn't only in defense of things, its to also see if people are okay and to ensure that people know they can talk to me and count on me. Second, I need to trust in god more. I am confident in my abilities down here to present and connect with people. But I need to trust that I am here for a reason, that I am in Eastern Kentucky serving these areas because God is telling me I have something to offer here. I am no entirely sure of what it is but I know that my life path wouldn't be here if I wasn't supposed to grow and help others grow. God is with me in this, he is walking with me on this and I need to trust that he's got me when I fall (which I have seen that he does) and even when I'm doing great, he will help me get to the next level. So, this week my challenge is to speak up and trust god.
Thank you for trying on my CAP!
Until next time, Peace, Love and Blessings!
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