It was another great week in Atlanta! After getting home from retreat, we had a few hours to unpack and relax. The next day we had cadre! The youth pastors were here for retreat, and then a day at Jeanne’s house to be poured into and mentored. It was a long day, and the youth pastors didn’t leave her house until 2 and 3 in the morning. However late it ran, it’s worth it to think of how their lives really are being changed. The fact that we get to be a part of it is incredible!

     Tuesday was our day off, and I sure made use of it. I simply slept, got groceries, cleaned the apartment, and hung out with my roommates. We just came out of a very busy season here, so I knew that I just needed a day to relax.

     On Wednesday we had a great night at Oxygen. It was testimony night and we had different students share about what God did in their lives over retreat. To hear their stories was so encouraging, and made me realize why our hard work was so important. All of the late nights and early mornings helped bring life change for our students. That makes it worth it.

     On Thursday we had a family lunch, and our family came to my apartment and watched Toy Story 3. We went grocery shopping together and made tater tots and pizza bites. It was just another fun, relaxing time we could spend together.

     Friday and Saturday were both fundraising days for out missions trip to NYC! We were bucket brigading and raised around $400 during both days. It was freezing outside, and involved long days for both. We made about $20 a person… only $480 to go!

     Saturday night involved dinner at Cracker Barrel with two of my greatest friends; Allie White and Heather Robertson. Both were my roommates last year, and we decided to just have some fun and hang out. After dinner we went walking in Graves Park. I am so thankful for the people God has placed in my life! Later that night I went to a Christmas party with the 2^nd and 3^rd year class, where we had hot chocolate and watched Christmas movies. Lastly, I spent the night with some of my Audax girls.

     Today we had church followed by an Oxygen leadership meeting. Later tonight, we are going out to celebrate the birthdays of a few girls in my class. I love how much of a family we are, these all are some of the greatest people I have met.

Here are some pictures of the week:

Hailey and I at church

Allie and I

My Papa from last year mailed me a turtle footstool... since turtles are my favorite!