First week on the job! FEB 2015

Well I completed my very first week at my new job & I absolutely love it so 

far! 

The painted logo as you walk into our office. 

            I took a minute on Tuesday afternoon to look around the office and 

the people I will be working with & got a little choked up. It "hit" me how 

incredibly blessed I am. I am humbled beyond measure to finally be a full-time 

Missionary. A life long dream has finally come true. To be working full-time in 

ministry (again) alongside others who have the same heart, vision, passion... It 

is an amazing feeling to feel like you're "home" and doing what you were 

MEANT to do. After 3 years in limbo ("waiting by the Kerith") to have purpose 

and a plan. It's indescribable. 

Our office is "coffee house" style. Open with tables as work stations. Great lighting and very easy to communicate with co-workers. Although there is almost no privacy. :) 

           
They had me working hard from the first day, I have lots of "product 

knowledege" to learn (Base Sports curriculum and about the ministry as a 

whole of YMI) and also lots of training to learn to "Mission Differently." 

This is MY work station/table. 

There are about 4-5 whole books 

they want me to read over the next 

week or two as well as 

familiarizing myself with their 

software & other tools they use for 

projects and communication. 

One of the best things 

I learned this week was that even 

though my job is based in the States 

I will have opportunities to do 

short term mission trips abroad. 

Not many and not often, but this is so exciting for me. 

I also learned a little more about my role as Church Relations Coordinator and 

my region. Which for now is the entire United States. I am the liason between 

YMI/Base Sports and about 72 churches that use our curriculum and program 

for their Children Ministry.                                                                                       
Finally, below are some more photos I have taken of some of my new friends and workplace. I am beyond humbled and thrilled that God would see fit to use me to accomplish anything for His Kingdom. I am also incredibly thankful for you all my friends and family and new friends for your faithful encouragement and support for many many years. God is good. I can't wait to see where this next chapter of my journey goes. 

This is our meeting space. As soon as you walk in our office. 

This is my friend Emily Branch. We have many friends in common and she is the one that encouraged me to apply for a variety of open positions that they needed filled at YMI. Without her, I would not be here. God used her mightily! 

This is my new friend Dezi. She works on Emily's team. She just got back a couple of days ago from Ecuador! 

These are my new friends Diane & Rose. They run the place. Pretty Much. Ha ha