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I straight up cannot contain myself when I get around people at CCV who share the same desire and dream of reaching Gods people!!!!!! The joy that cannot be found anywhere else just overflows in me and I literally walk away with a smile on my face that I cannot wipe away. People have to think I'm nuts as I walk to my car because I'm giggling like a little school girl with the biggest cheese ball grin on my face. But I honestly can't help it. I wish each of you could meet these people--- first off they'd have you rollin' on the ground they're so hilarious. Secondly you would see how real and transparent they are (something that is SO important bc I feel like the image of Christianity has become so tainted in today's world-- as if you have to be this loving person in every situation and your life is just a bed of roses all the time). Thirdly, you would see very real ways in which they apply Gods word to living today and reaching their neighbors. The vision of Don Wilson (the senior pastor at CCV) and the church is incredible and I am SO honored to be part of such an incredible team.

Tonight I went to a meeting at the church and listened to Don talk to some leaders about his vision and it just fires me up. I didn't realize how big of a deal this church was until I was well on my way to fundraising to start this internship. The more I talk to people and learn, the more intimidated I am of it! I feel like I am surrounded by the best of the best and I may have gotten in a little over my head. I'm talking CEO's who left their companies to work for CCV material type of people-- sharp ladies and gents!! I left the church laughing tonight because I see Gods sense of humor in his perfect timing with placing me where I'm at. I just can't even believe it. I am so blown away by it I just want to say "REALLY, GOD? REALLY? You want ME to be with THIS group?? Are you sure?" Just crazy. He knows my abilities way beyond what I do, so I'm excited to see how far he can stretch me.

I personally met Don Wilson tonight and I'm tellin' ya, this man is highly esteemed in Gods eyes. He's the type of guy you just know God is proud of. I can't wait to be part of this team. I'm excited to share with everyone what I learn throughout this next year.

ALSO... I've been meaning to start writing down the needs that I pray and ask God for. Because right now I'm in a point where I am in a state of waiting to see how God is going to answer my prayers for fundraising and it will be SO cool to write it down and then look back on it once God answers it and see how He did. So, this is me writing down my need. I have literally scraped mostly everyone I can think of and put feelers out there to give people the opportunity to respond to sponsoring me. I'm halfway there but I feel like I've hit that wall where I don't know WHERE God is going to pull the rest from. I've in a sense "planted the seed" and now I'm waiting to see how God makes it grow. Stay tuned...! I KNOW He is going to answer in ways only He can.

Alllllll for now:)