I followed God to Raleigh NC. I was hesitant. I was scared. I was dreading change, and I was anxious to meet new people. Flash forward to September 29, 11:21 pm. I am beyond thankful to be here surrounded by 11 people I can confidently call friends. I am constantly in awe my fellow Fellows, and I have learned a lot from them. Kayley is good friend who inspires me a lot. Kayley reminds me of light, constantly drawing people near, much like Jesus. From my first interactions with Kayley, she was a friend I often wanted around, comfort to me in a new place with people I was just getting to know.
The first Sunday we started youth, I watched Kayley walk up to a girl sitting on the sidewalk alone. Kayley had no idea who she was, what she was doing, not even her name. The way Kayley strived to connect with this girl reminded me of Jesus. Jesus strives to connect with our thoughts and our feelings. He does this by taking initiative and responding to what others say with genuine love.
Though I have known Kayley Munkers just a few weeks, many of our conversations feel that way. She feels like a new, old friend. I am excited to see this friendship blossom.
- Mary Ellen
