First two weeks

Sorry for the delay in posting but we finally have Internet!!

So its been almost two weeks since I started this adventure. It's been two weeks filled with it's ups and downs. I'm excited to see what the year has in store for me. At the beginning, I questioned why I was here, basically what did I just get myself into. I froze, I didn't know what I was doing or what was to happen. But then I thought to myself, "There is a reason why I am here, God wants me here for a reason and he will share that reason with me at some point I just have to wait to find out." I know I am here to help and serve the people of Kensington but I feel there is a deeper meaning as to why I am here, which I am hoping I will find out with time. As a was questioning why I was here I received a letter from my Big Emily. Last year Emily did a year of service in St. Louis. She understands what I'm going through and is supporting me 100% and its exactly what I needed to hear. Its refreshing to know that there is someone else there who understands what you are experiencing and is willing to help.

Living in Kensington has definitely been an eye opening experience, just ask my parents. Before they dropped me off we had the brilliant idea of driving by and seeing my house....well that just scared me even more! But now that I have moved in, its starting to feel more like home. What's been really hard for me has been not being able to go out once its dark out, safety reasons I understand but I feel so trapped. But it is nice being able to go out during the day. Today we decided to go down into center city and do some touristy things around there. It was nice to know I'm not just trapped in my house all day and I can't go out. Philadelphia is such an amazing city and I can't wait to experience all it has to offer.

My first full day of work begins on Monday August 27th and I couldn't be happier! I visited La Salle the other day and I was just so excited! It's such a positive environment and each child has their own story and experiences that make them who they are and I can't wait to get to know them.

These past two weeks has allowed me to reflect on myself and what I am called to do. This is a time where I am depending on God to show me the way and to help me as I make this adventure. I want to grow more in my faith and build a better and stronger relationship with God.

"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to take the whole staircase, just take the first step" - Martin Luther King Jr

peace and love
Katie