Most of you, or anybody that has somewhat of a relationship with me wouldn't know that I am taking a six month break of all things that I have been accustomed too for the last three years. Im taking a 'break' which means that I am not going to be at school until the Spring semester of 2013. No, I didn't have get bad grades or get into trouble that prevented me from returning. I simply felt the calling of the Holy Spirit prompting me to intern at this church in Colorado Sprigs.
A short story about how I stumbled upon this church here in the Springs. While I was on New Way Singers last year (summer of '11) I happened to be the band leader and after our concert that night I had a conversation about being a possible intern here and I said that I'd pray about it. Being serious, I did pray about it and sure enough November of that same year God tugged on my heart to follow through being the intern.
The reasons for the six month internship was the fact that I wanted to grow in being a leader, a worshiper, a curator, and a child of God even. I wanted to be in a church where I could call 'home' or even have a job in near future. I knew that this would delay my graduation a semester or two, and I was ok with that. It wasn't quite important to myself that I would graduate in the time frame that I was guaranteed. Though, it is still important that I take graduating seriously; I am not a flake. I want to grow and experience ministry at its highs and lows, in the valleys and in the peaks(literally). I am willing to allow God to transform me in anyway possible. Still, its hard to remind me that every day. Even though It is hard to do, I know that I cannot experience joy unless I am at the center of Gods will.
The feeling of being away from my friends, family, and teachers, didn't set in until I got here. Almost at this moment, I miss my friends so much that I question why I made this 'ridiculous' decision of being gone for 6 months. But I can't change that :)
I miss being away from my close friends in Omaha. I miss being away from some of the most talented musicians that I have ever had the pleasure of playing on stage together and worshipping with. I miss my teachers that think Im a distraction in class.... ......which I am not. School even hasn't started yet!!!! I miss my dogs(pathetic)! I miss my parents... a lot. On an unrelated note, I miss Italy... just saying.
Here you are... with me on this journey that will either make or break me. I am happy to say that it is a privilege to be here, I am eternally grateful for the people that have already blessed my life.
Cheers to the next chapter of my life... examining the past, rejoicing the present, obediently looking towards the future. Living, loving, and worshipping with others!
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