What's Been Happening

It's been awhile since my last post. I have been so busy lately that I didn't have any time. So here is what has been happening:

I have officially started my new job and I have been there now for nearly a month. I am really enjoying it there. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed to a degree and I'm surrounded by clothes all day and since I am a major shop-a-holic that makes me happy. The girls I work with are great. There is 4 of us all-together who work there, Amanda is the manager, Jenna has been working there on and off for years and then there is Amy who started a week or 2 before me. Unfortunatly they are unsaved, but I have made it known to them that I am a Christian and I am making sure that my actions reflect what I have made known. Amy has asked a few questions as well as Amanda. I'm hoping that Amy will want to come to church with me soon, she used to go to church alot but stopped for some reason, so I'm hoping she will be convicted to come along with me. I keep praying that God will open their hearts and give me the wisdom to know what to say if and when they ask questions. I'm a bit unsure if I will be able to answer anything but I know that with God on my side, he will help me!

I went on the youth group, IGNITE's, camp last weekend. I was in a dorm with Julieanne Higgins and we had 6 year 7 girls. I have to admit that I struggled alot with that age group of girls. We got along really well but I don't know how else to describe it bit we didn't click type thing. I seem to be able to click better with the older kids. I guess I can relate more to what they are going through and feel that I can help them better which sounds really bad but it's the only way I can think of describing it. I had quite a few good chats and d&m's with some of the older kids on camp and I think that I really was able to help them. One girl in particular seems to be going through something that I went through when I was around her age. I will be honest and say that I had a hard time liking this girl at first, but the more I speak to her, the more I do like her. She suprised me with some things and I realised that I did judge her before I got to know her which I am dissapointed in myself for. I guess it's a learning experience and I am thankful for that cos I am establishing relationships with these kids and it's been great! I know that this is where God wants me to be, I just need to keep praying about it. Overall it was a really great weekend and on the Sunday I was so excited to see how many kids opened up at the bonfire with verses they read, testimonies etc. I'm so excited about how strong these kids are in their relationship with God and how open and confident they are in their Faith! I just pray that they stick to it and don't wander down the wrong track later on.

God has been so amazing to me. He has given me a new job where I am more confortable to show my Faith, he has shown me that I belong as a leader at IGNITE and that my past is not something to be ashamed of. He has given me a wonderful new boyfriend who has been so amazing to me so far and I am so excited to see what God has planned in the future for us. He has also given me such amazing and fantastic friends who are there for me to help me and listen to me whenever I need them. God is so amazing and I love him with all my heart!