The Windy City

I'm entering into my last week at training and I have mixed feelings about the situation. I am looking forward to seeing my family and spending time in Oklahoma before I go to Arizona, BUT I have met some amazing people at training. I'm constantly surrounded by laughter, people who are in love with Jesus Christ, and pure joy. I am so grateful for this experience! Anyway, meet team Arizona State! James, Zach, Me, Maureen, baby Madeline, and Matt. Missing: Sheena.  We played Putt Putt as a team to get to know each other better....

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I Have Called You By Name

I'm into my 3rd week at FOCUS training! I can't believe it. The time has really flown by. I've been so busy, but full of blessings. A lot of questions have been coming at me, so I'm going to do a little Q&A. :) Where are you? I'm in Champaign, IL at the University of Illinois for new staff training. What do you do all day? My days are jam packed! My days vary a little. Some days I work out in the morning and some days I have my Holy Hour (an hour spent praying in front of the blessed sacrament) in the morning. From 9:15-12:20...

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Painted Desert

Thursday night after Mass, there was an announcement made for all 1st year missionaries that we were to meet downstairs at 8:15 for a special treat. Of course we all knew what was going to happen, we were going to get our placements for the next year! I was so incredibly nervous. I really thought I might pass out. I wasn't nervous about where I was going or who my teammates were going to be, I was more nervous about all the change! I have always said that I love change, but I have never experienced this kind of change in my life before....

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