Training Camp Part 2 – From Strangers to Family

This post is long overdue, but I have been trying to process all that has happened at training camp. And there are some big things I feel I need to share from it, but first, I wanted to introduce my new family.

 

 I have to say, walking into a camp with 200 strangers was not easy for me. I thrive off deep, honest relationships, and the first few days at camp made me realize just how much skill I have lost in the art of small talk. Throughout camp I was having huge breakthroughs along side of these strangers, yet they were still strangers to me. Until one day, when suddenly they became my family. I will talk more about that transition later, but suffice it to say, it was a CRAZY day where suddenly my walls fell down and were trampled all over.

 

So, here is V-Squad, my new family!

 

 

We are a group of individuals from such diverse backgrounds, and yet we’ve come together to form one cohesive unit. (And of course we won squad wars!)

 

 

 

 

And here is Team POP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin Schmidt – He is our team leader, which is great because he is exactly the type of leader I can easily follow. He allows all of our strengths to show and doesn’t overpower us. He has a quiet strength about him that I really respect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeremy Pena – He is definitely a people person with a big heart. He is laid  back, and has a way of making other people feel at ease. I can see him bringing a spirit of unity to the team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Pena – Sarah has a way of uplifting those around her. She is a strong woman who has already challenged me to be bolder. She is also extremely compassionate and seems to see the needs of those around her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joe Bugg – He has such a fun, joyful spirit, and has a huge heart. He will definitely keep us all laughing all year, but I also know he will make our team stronger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Taylor – So far she has been fairly quiet, but I see such potential in her. She has such a sweet, gentle spirit that draws me to her! I can’t wait to get to know her throughout this year and see her come alive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Megan Thomas – Megan has such a fun way about her. She is strong, determined, and brings a unique spirit to our team. I think she will push us a lot further throughout the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m so excited for January to begin this adventure with my incredible team! 

 

 

Yep, I’m expecting BIG things