I wrote this in the airport on my way to training.... It's a little old... oh well.
I'll get a update from D.C. soon
From May 24, 2010
Day of travel!
As I write this I am in Chicago waiting to get on my flight to Phili. Elton John’s song Philadelphia Freedom is in my head (I blame my aunt Theresa).
My first flight was good. I slept for most of it … the glories of being able to sleep anywhere!
I am thrilled to be traveling. Airports make me feel important. I look around at all these people and wonder “where is she going?” and “why does he have so much or so little luggage?” I like to think that other people are asking the same questions. I get to be ‘that girl’ who is off on some new adventure. Little do they know all the adventures I am about to have!!!
Bring home for the day and ½ was great! I selfishly wish I could have just a few more days… but oh well. Shout out to da mama and da papa and Jackie.
-My dad and I went to the Twins game. It was AWESOME! Our seats were beautiful… 3rd baseline and less then 100 yards from home plate. The company wasn’t bad either (love you dad)!
-Moms are the best intention ever! Most of my time at home was spent unpacking school stuff and repacking for D.C. My mom was super helpful and helped me do most all my laundry. I seriously don’t think I could have gotten everything done without her (love you mom)!
-Jack. Huggie Hugs! (sorry, inside sibling joke).
Fun Fact: The airport news station just said D.C. is the healthiest city in the America, and Minneapolis is #3.
Nothing else is new. I am ready for a week of training.
Feel free to comment on any of my posts or email me. I’d love to hear from you.
In Him.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Settling In
Hello!
I am finally in D.C. after a week of training in Philly. We just got in yesterday.
Sorry I don't have time at them moment to update... I'll have a full update by the end of this week.
Prayer Requests: For our prep week. We have a LOT to do and not much time. Pray for productivity, energy, and continued excitement... even in the mundane tasks.
THANKS!
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I am finally in D.C. after a week of training in Philly. We just got in yesterday.
Sorry I don't have time at them moment to update... I'll have a full update by the end of this week.
Prayer Requests: For our prep week. We have a LOT to do and not much time. Pray for productivity, energy, and continued excitement... even in the mundane tasks.
THANKS!
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Final Preparations
Finals... check.
RA room checkouts... in progress... almost done.
Dorm room packed... check.
Things are winding down. I have been keeping busy with RA stuff and saying goodbye to people at school. I can't believe I am leaving for training in Phili in three days.
As I finish up at school I am learning more about Jesus's love. I feel so loved and cared for ... both at school and definitely at home. This summer I will be more then 1,000 miles away from these people and the comfort and support they give me.
But, ya know what?!? I have the perfect love and unfailing guidance from God. Although these people back at home mean so much to me... they are not who sustains me. Although I love them more than words can comprehend ... I do not need them... I just need Jesus. He is gives me all the things I could ever need.
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:19
Although I am about to embark on some new territory for my life I am at peace. I am excited to face any challenge this summer head on. BRING IT! I have Jesus!
Just a few random things:
-As if these next few days aren't exciting enough... I am going to the Brewers Twins game at Target Field on Sunday with my dad. Sa-weeet!
-I have Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver (with midfield lyrics) in he head."I'm leaving on a jet plane. I will be back in 3 months..."
-Prayer Requests: My transition into summer and safe travels. Also, praise for the Lord providing me with this opportunity and for all the people he has blessed me with.
Thanks for your continued support and prayers!
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RA room checkouts... in progress... almost done.
Dorm room packed... check.
Things are winding down. I have been keeping busy with RA stuff and saying goodbye to people at school. I can't believe I am leaving for training in Phili in three days.
As I finish up at school I am learning more about Jesus's love. I feel so loved and cared for ... both at school and definitely at home. This summer I will be more then 1,000 miles away from these people and the comfort and support they give me.
But, ya know what?!? I have the perfect love and unfailing guidance from God. Although these people back at home mean so much to me... they are not who sustains me. Although I love them more than words can comprehend ... I do not need them... I just need Jesus. He is gives me all the things I could ever need.
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:19
Although I am about to embark on some new territory for my life I am at peace. I am excited to face any challenge this summer head on. BRING IT! I have Jesus!
Just a few random things:
-As if these next few days aren't exciting enough... I am going to the Brewers Twins game at Target Field on Sunday with my dad. Sa-weeet!
-I have Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver (with midfield lyrics) in he head."I'm leaving on a jet plane. I will be back in 3 months..."
-Prayer Requests: My transition into summer and safe travels. Also, praise for the Lord providing me with this opportunity and for all the people he has blessed me with.
Thanks for your continued support and prayers!
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Washington D.C. ...Here I Come!
I am going to Washington D.C.
I just got the email. I am so so so excited!
The first thing Jack (my little brother) said when he found out was, "Sweet! Go to a Nationals Game!" Typical :)
I talked to Courtney, my Site Director, today. It was so good to get more details about the community we are going to be serving in. So, here is a little bit about the site:
I will be serving students in 9-12 grade.
YouthWorks (YW) partners with local organizations and programs that seek to address the very basic needs of residents. The students may serve at places like: Children’s Programs, Elderly Centers, Soup Kitchens/Homeless Shelters and Thrift Stores. Specific work sites include: United Cerebral Palsy, Parks and People, and Friends and Food... among many others.
In the evenings we have a variety of activities planned. These activities include visiting monuments and memorials, going to a worship night led by youth from D.C., and having a free community cook out. Courtney said the cookout is like a block party every week...aka... AWESOME!
It is so cool to see Jesus' hand in every single part of this whole thing. Here is just a glimpse into what He has done:
1.) One of the service sites is where we work with individuals who have Cerebral Palsy. Courtney worked with YW in D.C. last summer and was praying for someone who knew how to work with individuals with additional needs. I am a elementary ed and special education major. I am not saying that I am a pro at working with people who have physical limitations, but I have had previous exposure, and am very excited about the opportunity to get to know this people group better!
2.) I was praying to be placed in a Urban setting. Well, I am in D.C... Answer to prayer?... I think so. I have always liked the idea of living in a actual city (not just suburbia), but have never had the opportunity. I feel like the Lord can use this experience to either tell me, "Bridge, stick to suburbia" or "Bridge, an urban setting may be where I want you to serve long term." Well see!
3.) Courtney has a goal to learn Sign Language within the next 4 years. I am not fluent by any stretch of the word, but I know some Sign. Let's start teaching!
4.) I was kind of anxious about being out East, and so far away for everything "normal." BUT, my friend is nannying in D.C. this summer. With reality in mind, we will probably only see each other a small handful of times... but it is comforting to know I have a familiar face around while I am in such a new environment.
* This list could seriously continue for another 6 points at least... but this is already long enough the way it is... so I'll call it quits for today.
It's weird. I feel like I am dreaming. My mind really hasn't wrapped around the fact that I am going to be living in our Nations Capitol for the 4th of July... let alone the whole summer!!!
Love you all! Thanks for following me along this journey. Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. English is not my strong-suit.
In Him.
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Song of the day: Cannons by Phil Wickham.
I just got the email. I am so so so excited!
The first thing Jack (my little brother) said when he found out was, "Sweet! Go to a Nationals Game!" Typical :)
I talked to Courtney, my Site Director, today. It was so good to get more details about the community we are going to be serving in. So, here is a little bit about the site:
I will be serving students in 9-12 grade.
YouthWorks (YW) partners with local organizations and programs that seek to address the very basic needs of residents. The students may serve at places like: Children’s Programs, Elderly Centers, Soup Kitchens/Homeless Shelters and Thrift Stores. Specific work sites include: United Cerebral Palsy, Parks and People, and Friends and Food... among many others.
In the evenings we have a variety of activities planned. These activities include visiting monuments and memorials, going to a worship night led by youth from D.C., and having a free community cook out. Courtney said the cookout is like a block party every week...aka... AWESOME!
It is so cool to see Jesus' hand in every single part of this whole thing. Here is just a glimpse into what He has done:
1.) One of the service sites is where we work with individuals who have Cerebral Palsy. Courtney worked with YW in D.C. last summer and was praying for someone who knew how to work with individuals with additional needs. I am a elementary ed and special education major. I am not saying that I am a pro at working with people who have physical limitations, but I have had previous exposure, and am very excited about the opportunity to get to know this people group better!
2.) I was praying to be placed in a Urban setting. Well, I am in D.C... Answer to prayer?... I think so. I have always liked the idea of living in a actual city (not just suburbia), but have never had the opportunity. I feel like the Lord can use this experience to either tell me, "Bridge, stick to suburbia" or "Bridge, an urban setting may be where I want you to serve long term." Well see!
3.) Courtney has a goal to learn Sign Language within the next 4 years. I am not fluent by any stretch of the word, but I know some Sign. Let's start teaching!
4.) I was kind of anxious about being out East, and so far away for everything "normal." BUT, my friend is nannying in D.C. this summer. With reality in mind, we will probably only see each other a small handful of times... but it is comforting to know I have a familiar face around while I am in such a new environment.
* This list could seriously continue for another 6 points at least... but this is already long enough the way it is... so I'll call it quits for today.
It's weird. I feel like I am dreaming. My mind really hasn't wrapped around the fact that I am going to be living in our Nations Capitol for the 4th of July... let alone the whole summer!!!
Love you all! Thanks for following me along this journey. Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. English is not my strong-suit.
In Him.
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Song of the day: Cannons by Phil Wickham.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Summer Prep
HAHAHAHA Fail Blog! I stink at updating this. Whatev!
I'd like to elaborate on the purpose of this blog. To make my explanation a little more fun... let's put it in interview format!
Q: What is the purpose of this blog?
A: This blog started as a great procrastination tool. However, as the summer approached I may be putting it to productive use. Over the summer I hope to post what I am doing and what the Lord is teaching me.
Q: Why do you need a blog to communicate what is going on in your life this summer?
A: Great question! I am working for an organization called YouthWorks. They facilitate week long mission trips across the country for junior high and high school students. I will be living and working at a mission site with three other staff members. The four of us are going to be very busy serving the Lord. Because of that I will not have time to effectively communicate with all the people I would want to about what I am up to. This lovely blog allows me to tell you all a lot of information all at once.
Q: Where are you going to be this summer?
A: I still don't know my exact placement... but I for sure know that I will be somewhere on the East Coast-ish Region. I could be anywhere from a rural town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to Queens, Ny. I will know my exact placement on May 14th.
Q; Wow...out East! What is your thought process about that?
A: I am SUPER excited! I feel so hard core! Along with that excitement comes a lot of nerves. I seriously never even though about staying out East for more than a week vacation... and now I will be living there for 3 months! Crazy Man! I REALLY though I would be placed somewhere in the Midwest! I was thinking Chicago or Duluth. HA NOPE! The Lord has some other plans.
Although I am very anxious and kinda scared about the whole situation ... I am finding SO much peace in the Lord's direction in all of this. I had no choice as to where I am going this summer. I am comforted in knowing that my will has not gotten in the way of the Lord's. I KNOW that He has chosen this placement for me... and I KNOW that He will not put me anywhere that I can't handle. I am looking forward to see all that He is going to teach me though this.
Q: What are you doing until you go out East?
A: I am still at school. I have 7 days of class left... then a week of finals. Then I am going home for 2 days to spend QUALITY time with the fam-jam... and then I leave Monday for training in Phili. These last couple weeks of school are going to be very busy with school and friends and preparing (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually) for the summer.
But I would not change it for the world! I am SO blessed!
Q: Random question... What song do you have in your head at the moment?
A: Replay by Iyaz. It has been stuck in my head all day! I like to modify the lyrics to "that girl there she is my toaster" instead of "that girls is the gun to my holster"
Q: Anything else?
A: Neh. I think this is long enough. Hopefully I will update this more frequently in the weeks to come.
Living for Him!
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Bridget
I'd like to elaborate on the purpose of this blog. To make my explanation a little more fun... let's put it in interview format!
Q: What is the purpose of this blog?
A: This blog started as a great procrastination tool. However, as the summer approached I may be putting it to productive use. Over the summer I hope to post what I am doing and what the Lord is teaching me.
Q: Why do you need a blog to communicate what is going on in your life this summer?
A: Great question! I am working for an organization called YouthWorks. They facilitate week long mission trips across the country for junior high and high school students. I will be living and working at a mission site with three other staff members. The four of us are going to be very busy serving the Lord. Because of that I will not have time to effectively communicate with all the people I would want to about what I am up to. This lovely blog allows me to tell you all a lot of information all at once.
Q: Where are you going to be this summer?
A: I still don't know my exact placement... but I for sure know that I will be somewhere on the East Coast-ish Region. I could be anywhere from a rural town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to Queens, Ny. I will know my exact placement on May 14th.
Q; Wow...out East! What is your thought process about that?
A: I am SUPER excited! I feel so hard core! Along with that excitement comes a lot of nerves. I seriously never even though about staying out East for more than a week vacation... and now I will be living there for 3 months! Crazy Man! I REALLY though I would be placed somewhere in the Midwest! I was thinking Chicago or Duluth. HA NOPE! The Lord has some other plans.
Although I am very anxious and kinda scared about the whole situation ... I am finding SO much peace in the Lord's direction in all of this. I had no choice as to where I am going this summer. I am comforted in knowing that my will has not gotten in the way of the Lord's. I KNOW that He has chosen this placement for me... and I KNOW that He will not put me anywhere that I can't handle. I am looking forward to see all that He is going to teach me though this.
Q: What are you doing until you go out East?
A: I am still at school. I have 7 days of class left... then a week of finals. Then I am going home for 2 days to spend QUALITY time with the fam-jam... and then I leave Monday for training in Phili. These last couple weeks of school are going to be very busy with school and friends and preparing (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually) for the summer.
But I would not change it for the world! I am SO blessed!
Q: Random question... What song do you have in your head at the moment?
A: Replay by Iyaz. It has been stuck in my head all day! I like to modify the lyrics to "that girl there she is my toaster" instead of "that girls is the gun to my holster"
Q: Anything else?
A: Neh. I think this is long enough. Hopefully I will update this more frequently in the weeks to come.
Living for Him!
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Bridget
Saturday, March 20, 2010
What is this?
Why am I starting a blog?
Seriously, I have no idea. I saw my friend Kaidee's blog and I was like, "Hey, that looks fun."
So, here I am!
I don't know what I am going to write in here... or even how often... it'll be an adventure!
Here we go!
Cricket Cricket... I am drawing a blank.
How bout we start with introducing you to the 5 most important things in my life.
1.) Jesus. He is my savior, my delight, my confidant, my protector, my friend and SO much more. I have always know about Him, but I met Him for the 1st time 7 years ago on a Side By Side (see #3) retreat. Over the past 2 years my relationship with Him has been maturing from convenience to daily/devotional. He teaches me something new every day...I love it! I can't wait to learn more!
2.) Family. I have an older sister who I look up to a lot and a little brother who is growing into an awesome young man... and who is not so little anymore. As much as I complain about it, I love being the middle child. It's the best of both worlds as Hannah Montana would say. I also have wonderful parents who have encouraged and supported me in everything that I have ever done. Their love for me is so great that it just blows my mind that God's love for me is even greater! Beyond the five of us, my extended family is very large. I love being a part of a big family and wouldn't change it for the world.
3.) Side By Side. My second family. I have been around SBS since I went on a retreat when I was in 7th grade. That is when I met a personal/relational God who loves ME. Since that retreat I have never left. I am now on the SBS Team. I go and help facilitate retreats for Junior and Senior High students... Showing them the personal God who desires and loves them just as He loves me. I could go on and on about SBS.... but I am sure you will hear more as this blog continues.
4.) My Friends. Pretty self explanatory. I love that they challenge me and also support me. I enjoy learning from them and their different perspectives. They help to make the routine of my everyday life adventurous!
5.) Chocolate. YUMMY! I am addicted. It's kind of a problem. Chocolate should not really be on the top 5 most important things in my life list... but I am really craving some right now... so today it is! I love Dove milk chocolate but Hershey's will do it. Plane and smiple. That's the way I like it!
Okie Dokie. This is enough into stuff.
Until next time home slice.
PEACE!
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Seriously, I have no idea. I saw my friend Kaidee's blog and I was like, "Hey, that looks fun."
So, here I am!
I don't know what I am going to write in here... or even how often... it'll be an adventure!
Here we go!
Cricket Cricket... I am drawing a blank.
How bout we start with introducing you to the 5 most important things in my life.
1.) Jesus. He is my savior, my delight, my confidant, my protector, my friend and SO much more. I have always know about Him, but I met Him for the 1st time 7 years ago on a Side By Side (see #3) retreat. Over the past 2 years my relationship with Him has been maturing from convenience to daily/devotional. He teaches me something new every day...I love it! I can't wait to learn more!
2.) Family. I have an older sister who I look up to a lot and a little brother who is growing into an awesome young man... and who is not so little anymore. As much as I complain about it, I love being the middle child. It's the best of both worlds as Hannah Montana would say. I also have wonderful parents who have encouraged and supported me in everything that I have ever done. Their love for me is so great that it just blows my mind that God's love for me is even greater! Beyond the five of us, my extended family is very large. I love being a part of a big family and wouldn't change it for the world.
3.) Side By Side. My second family. I have been around SBS since I went on a retreat when I was in 7th grade. That is when I met a personal/relational God who loves ME. Since that retreat I have never left. I am now on the SBS Team. I go and help facilitate retreats for Junior and Senior High students... Showing them the personal God who desires and loves them just as He loves me. I could go on and on about SBS.... but I am sure you will hear more as this blog continues.
4.) My Friends. Pretty self explanatory. I love that they challenge me and also support me. I enjoy learning from them and their different perspectives. They help to make the routine of my everyday life adventurous!
5.) Chocolate. YUMMY! I am addicted. It's kind of a problem. Chocolate should not really be on the top 5 most important things in my life list... but I am really craving some right now... so today it is! I love Dove milk chocolate but Hershey's will do it. Plane and smiple. That's the way I like it!
Okie Dokie. This is enough into stuff.
Until next time home slice.
PEACE!
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