Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Change is here yet again.


The past couple of months have been amazing. I was blessed to work the graveyard shift in the Guard Booth at Teen Mania. Interesting experience to say the least. I am however, very grateful its coming to an end. Tomorrow is my last shift.


I thought it would be good for memory sake to share several things that I have learned over the summer. I hope my experience can better equip you or a loved one for a future summer at the Honor Academy.


1. Curfew was designed for the sanity of all people non intern. I never thought I would have embraced this crazy rule so much. Thank you Dave, thank you Ron.


2. When people dress up as monkeys and try to frighten you, they're only equipping you for something much worse to come. Also note: monkeys make pretty rad friends.


3. Bugs have a vengeance, and said bugs infest Texas. Please be prepared.


4. Prank calls went out of style in 1987.


5. Interns have amazing hearts. They like to serve. Thank you, interns.


6. Volunteers keep this place going in the summer. Love the volunteers.


7. Rain is great. Even 40 consecutive days in a row.


8. "The Office" is quite the comedy relief. If not yet addicted - please seek season one and two now on DVD.




Well - Thursday marks the new season for the year. I will be Custodial Supervisor. [ How ironic it is that the one person that hated custodial more than ANYTHING is returning... voluntarily. You're funny, Lord. ] I couldn't be more excited. There are going to be hurdles, and there is going to be serious growth! So - please pray for my expected 20 interns. Not only do they have to be on custodial, but they get me as a "boss". I have so many fun ideas. :) Cant wait!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

HA! I love that little guard booth and my daughter has one really awesome memory of sitting in there with some special people.

I'm excited for you and your "change". God does work in some weird ways.

We had some TM kids on our flight yesterday. It was fun to listen to them talking. We also had a mom and daughter returning home after their trip to Peru. They were beat! It was cool to see all of them and be reminded of Alicia's time at TM.

It's amazing how I went from hating TM to having a real heart for that place.

Love ya and hope all goes well and beyond your wildest dreams. Keep posting.