Exhausting (but good!) week
This past week has been one of the most exhausting weeks that I've had in a while, but it's been a great one none the less.
On Tuesday, I had the chance to help staff our Higher Ground trip, which was a three day excursion to the woods of New Hampshire where we had the chance to take nine of our youth hiking, camping and canoing for the first time. It was pretty awesome, and I was so thankful that I got to go! We hiked Mount Cardigan, which is right outside the White Mountains and has an elevation of about 3,000 feet. Not too bad, but for these youth it was like hiking Mt. Everest! I was so proud of them, and they all had such a great attitude about it (except for the bugs... they hate bugs!). We also canoed 11 miles down the Saco River, and camped for an evening on the side of the river. It was neat to watch the youth bond as a team, and share in this experience together.
I got back Thursday evening, and the next day was the Fourth of July! I went downtown to watch the fireworks, and it was awesome because where we were at was directly in front of the barge where they shoot them off of. It was probably the best view I've ever had for the fireworks, which I've seen countless times. It was also nice to just be with my Boston Project family :)
And yesterday was probably the most tiring experience yet... I MOVED! I am now living at 12 Elmhurst Street, right across from The Boston Project ministry house. It's exciting to be on the street, where so much of our ministry happens, and to have my first rented apartment. I feel like I'm stepping out in faith by taking this leap, since it seems a little crazy to leave free housing... but my heart really is on this street, and it's amazing to be able to live here. It'll be fun setting up everything, and I can't wait to have people over and get the chance to be hospitable.
So yeah... I'm exhausted! But it's that good type of exhaustion. The satisfying type. Thank you God for all the great things that have been happening :)
