New . . . Everything

New: Job, Town, Ecosystem, Mountain, People, Coworkers, Mission (sort of), Material to learn, Life requirements, responsibility, etc. etc.

So, I’m new to this. The first week at Mount Hermon was painful, terrifying, and really exciting. I couldn’t find my groove and had serious thoughts of not belonging and considered peacing out. Then I realized it was just hormones and terror from all the newness. This week, especially after our trip to Yosemite, I’m feeling more like myself. The crew is mostly girls, which is something I’ll get used to (hopefully) and will make efforts to make friends outside of work whenever possible.

Part of the reason I chose camp ministry as my first stop post college is because it is the only place that I have ever been intentional about morning devotions and so far so good. God’s word – horrifyingly holy. See old blog for more information on that.

I saw the sunrise from atop Half Dome the other morning after nearly losing my will to live and forever swearing off any and all outdoor adventures. Today, my calves are KILLING ME, but the bonding adventure was well worth the pain. God’s creation is exquisite. It can be smudged my man’s pollution, but the intensity of its beauty is still awfully humbling.

Today was our first practice run for teaching classes, and despite my previous fears, I think I just might be able to rock this job. It is going to be a ridiculous amount of work, but in the end I’m going to know answers to kids questions, teach them about things I’m passionate about, and watch them move from ignorance to understanding through creative and ridiculous means. I’m starting to get excited.

Get ready. The kids are coming!