School and life has been crazy of late. It is my senior year and the time I have spent at Ozark has went by like a blur. I have met some great people and have had some memories that I will take with me for the rest of my life. Some serious, like the time spent with guys in the dorm talking about issues. And some....not so serious, like thinking of new ways to beat 3rd floor in a game of halo. Either way, I love all you guys who have been a part of my life. And I am excited to see what is to come in the future.
But this blog goes out to my homies from Muskogee. I spent the summer as a intern at Boulevard Christian Church in the "gee". I was blessed to be under such a great staff. Mike Havens might just be the best youth minister I have ever worked with. He is kind, caring, and loves youth ministry. He gave me freedom and also taught me so much in the process, and for that, I am thankful. Some of my summer was spent with the high schoolers-- loved staying up late talking and making videos. I also see some of those "high schoolers" prowling around Ozark's campus now. Jessica and Courtney, I am very proud of you for all that you have done and wanting to do with your life. The Blumenberg sisters kept showing me what faithful Christianity looks like...thanks for that.
Summer would not have been the same with out my boys. WAY to many of you to name here, but please know that you guys have a special place in my heart (IN A MANLY WAY!). You guys are leaders and I am very honored to have been apart of you guys lives in some way.
Most of my summer was spent working with the Junior Highers. WOW, is the first word that comes to mind. When I tell people I love working with that age group, they give me a funny look and normally say something like "You are very special and crazy for working with those kids"....and i have no idea why! I mean, if you have ever worked with a junior higher than you know how much fun it really is! They always keep you on your toes, and love being crazy...what is there not to like?!
I had fun with you guys just playing four square before "Chaos" started. You guys are the first thing I talked about when I mention my summer in Muskogee. Having Alex help me plan for Wednesday Nights, or taking a trip to Tulsa for Lazer Tag were the best parts of my summer...you guys rock.
I guess I am randomly writing this blog about Muskogee, because....well...I miss it!! Doesn't get much better than getting up every morning and going to an office that is full of amazing people. Than either going home to great host family like the Roberts (Which ALWAYS came with a home cooked meal ready and waiting for me), or spending the evening hanging out with people who love Jesus. This is a short blog, and nothing really much to say except, "I miss you, and hope to see you soon!"
Much love to all my homies in the GEE
