Well in a week. Today leader training starts for the second round of Ambassador trips. I am currently in Buckhead, Georgia staying with my friend and squad leader Liz.
Firstly, I apologize for the complete lack of blogs the last two months. In that time span, I worked at a large retail store for five weeks before quitting to be an after-school program teacher at my church’s preschool. The last two weeks have functioned as a full-time day camp, so I have been pretty busy working. Plus Leyna my teammate and friend from the World Race came to stay for awhile, so she was here too. And I was celebrating my birthday.
All in all that list of busy-ness is really a list of blessings. I am so thankful to have a job that I really like (I’m basically a camp counselor-which was probably my favorite job ever! RWC 08), to have friends that will celebrate with me multiple times (you know who you are), and to just have friends and family to do life with.
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Quick anecdote: Last year on the World Race, we were in Kenya the month of my birthday. I (only half-jokingly) suggested they call me princess all month. They declined and resumed calling me Grenaryn. But they did take me out to dinner in Nairobi at a nice Italian restaurant, and we all had a great time that night and the next night at Carnivore. It was definitely a memorable birthday-how often do you celebrate a birthday in Africa?
This year, I was super blessed to be able to celebrate with my mom’s side of the family, my dad’s side of the family, two groups of friends with really delicious meals, and a nice dinner at home. I love having so many birthday celebrations because I love spending quality time with people, having good, fun conversations over delicious food, making memories and enjoying life together. So basically it was a month of celebrating. which was awesome.
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NOW I am preparing to co-lead a trip to the Amazon. This kind of blows my mind. If you had told me four months ago I would be going to the jungle in a week, I would probably have laughed at you. God sure does have a sense of humor. But really, I am so excited for this opportunity.
Prayer requests: We have leader training June 27-30, and the students come June 30. Pray for soft hearts and a readiness to learn and experience all that God has in store in the next week and in the next month.
We travel to Peru in a week-prayers for safe travel and travelling mercies are very appreciated.
Our ministry will likely be working with kids and youth, but who really knows? We are open to where God wants us and the team He has formed with our students, so I am letting Him take the lead.
Boldness, strength, reliance on God, unity, compassion, openness to His moving, wisdom, discernment, joy, an adventuresome spirit, a willingness to serve. Those are some of the things I’ve been praying for, and would welcome you joining me in them.
I am so thankful for all of you, your prayers, encouragement and support. Know that God uses you in my life in a powerful way and I am so blessed through your lives.
Blessings & Love,
Glenalyn
