32 things I’ve learned while living with 32 roommates!!
(we have all tested negative for COVID, and are required to wear masks and social distance while not on base)
•my purpose is to love God and love people. everything else, all those expectations, don’t hold any meaning until I make my purpose to love God and love people.
•mountains are BEAUTIFUL!
•ask God big questions and be okay with annoying answers.
•let go of wanting. give ALL your desires, goals, plans to God… they are much better in His hands.
•Gods plans are much BIGGER than mine.
•it’s okay to not be okay.
•relationships are a lot more important than I was taught.
•rest, wait, and be patient.
•you actually don’t get tired of GALLO PINTO (rice and beans) for every meal!
•EMOTIONAL BOUNDARIES!!
•living in a garage is an adventure.
•be the biggest encourager in the room. imagine how much we could lift each other up if everyone took on the role of an encourager!
•dance parties on the balcony are SO FUN!
•cleaning bathrooms 5 times a day is ministry!
•walking 2 miles to get cheaper coffee + wifi is worth it!
•sitting in silence is no longer a thing…
•Xinia is the BEST cook!!
•expect to be up late at night playing skip-bo and/or dutch blitz!
•always leave SPACE for God to move!
•I’m encouraged to feel my feelings.
•6AM runs with squadmates and Costa Rican hills are a must!
•you can feed 5 people 6 meals with $50!
•it’s possible to walk around while 3 kids treat you as a jungle gym!
•I am a DAUGHTER, why do I try to live like an orphan??
•DON’T flush the toilet paper…
•everything is possible with God!
•say YES to the easy and hard things.
•Alfredo is the best bus driver!
•a clean room = an ant free room!
•it’s ok not to know.
•sitting in the waiting room is required.
•there are things, broken things, that I’m still sitting in that God already freed me from.
