VBS 2017

The theme was Galactic Observers. I was in charge of arts & crafts. Two of my least favorite things: space and leading children.

I walked into this feeling inadequate and incapable and stressed beyond all belief. I felt like I spent too much and I made too much work for people and like the kids hated me and were so bored by my instructions. But today it all came together. My hardest projects were today. They took a lot of material and, when I tried it, I wasn't fully happy with the results. But WOW did it turn out way better than I anticipated. The kids had a really great time today. And their projects look AMAZING. I'm so proud and so impressed. I almost want to keep them for myself. I won't. But it just feels nice to know I did something right. I don't know if I'd do it again - I think there are other people better suited for it that will enhance the children's experiences overall. But I'm grateful for the opportunity and the trust. And for pretty colors in space.

Now, she finally relaxes

August 13th, Not in All Caps

It is the end of the weeeeeeeeeek!!! VBS is basically done. No classes today, just a closing ceremony type deal. We thank all the kids for coming. We ask the parents to join us in future services. We give away little prizes and such. Have a nice sermon. Take down decorations. It's a good time.

The best part is it's Saturday. SO I got enough sleep today. I have time to do my own thing today. I'm not gonna come back super exhausted. And NEXT week when I get out of work, I get to have time for me again. I'll get more sleep. It'll just be great. VBS is always fun and it's so great to see the kids gain a love for God. We even had kids accept Christ as their savior this week, which is a MAJOR STEP and I know that God will be there to guide them in the future. It's a blessing to do this every year. But let me tell you, it's amazing to be done. Whoo! Back to business as usual.

Across the World

Today was day 1 of Vacation Bible School. Lemme tell you, I am not a teacher. It takes a lot of patience that I just do not have. When God handed out gifts, He did not give me the "good with children" talent. Nope. Not at all. BUT. The assistants were awesome and helped me get stuff done. And what we did today was make cards for a pair of missionaries in Japan. All the little kids either wrote a note or drew something for Mike & Cindy Burgett. I hope to mail them off before the end of the week. I'm just excited that this pair doing amazing things will get this reminder from strangers that they are loved and the Lord will bless them for their hard work.

After Hours

Reason 364 (Oh snap!): Basically everything after work made today a pretty great day.

• YAY TWITTER AND FANGIRLING 
  
• VBS ended today and it was really awesome spending time with the kids and seeing all the parents and just having fun. What I find great is that I even told people how much I would love to lead the hymns and fun little songs for the kids. Second day, the woman in charge of that didn't come, so I, along with Idalis & Abbi, were asked to lead. And we did it every day since. I got what I wanted. And I loved every second. I truly had fun with it.
• The youth group had a Titanium jam session, which is always fun. Once you realize no one can hit that high note.
• We practiced a new song for tomorrow. I'm so excited. Idalis and I WANTED to do a song together for our 7 years of baptism, but it kinda became this big group thing. It sounds good. I really can't wait. I love singing in church with my favorite partner and our boys backing us up!
• I am off! To catch up on the Internet Icon Season finale and the new Attack On Titan episode!

Let's be real. We all know what tomorrow's post will be.

Dream Team

Reason 359: After getting out of work early (PRAISE), my day basically consisted of VBS. I had a blast. We had about 70 kids. This thrills me. And it looks like they had fun! Such cute kids. I hope I can be helpful. I think I already have a favorite kid haha I have to learn his name. I'm in charge of the 7-10 year-olds with Angie, Fabrizio, and my mommy. I'm surprised she wasn't all about that 3-6 life haha. But this one kid in our class is in line heading up to the classroom and asks me what we're about to do. I tell him we're gonna do arts and crafts. He gets really excited. I challenge him to make the best one he can. He's like alright! Mine is gonna be the ugliest one! <3 Bless his little soul haha. I had fun. We had fun. And we get to do it again tomorrow :)

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VBS

Reason 358: We set up decorations in church today. It all looks so good! The theme is Colossal Coaster World. Because Christian life has its ups and downs, like a roller coaster. The decorations turned out so well, I really am proud of them. We worked for like 4 hours. And some guy from the other church even came in, just to get something, and commended us on our hard work! That felt good :) I hope the kids like it tomorrow!

I. Want. These. Costumes.

Someone get me to Comic Con