THE BUSIEST MONTH YET
Do you guys know the Lady Gaga quote where she says: “No sleep! Bus, club, another club, plane, next place.” Thats exactly how I felt this month. No sleep! DC, Ashley’s Birthday, Jason Young Retreat, Bunner’s birthday, thanksgiving, hockey game. Although this month was crazy busy, it slipped away like a moment in time. This month was full of laughs, dance parties, late nights, and maybe even a few tears. But hey, that’s life, right?
DC
The Fellows went to DC for the TFI National Conference and we had quite the experience. Let me just say that the TFI Conference was #blessed to hear from THE David Spickard. Even though I had already heard him speak about justice this semester, it was like I was hearing it for the first time again. David, you truly have a gift and I am so glad that you were one of the speakers for the conference. I know everyone learned A LOT.
I also really enjoyed sightseeing and going to different museums with the fellows. We went to the African American and Holocaust museums. Visiting these museums allowed us to have deep conversations about justice and bond with one another on a deeper level.
The highlight of the retreat was getting to see my college bestie, Kate, a fellow at Fourth Pres! I loved meeting fellows from all the different programs and enjoyed being all together for this conference. <3
Jason Young (king)
The BEST retreat so far. Jason is so wise, kind, informative, and hilarious. Jason taught us about holding and carrying pain and how to give it to the Lord. The notes I took from this retreat were lengthy to say the least. I really enjoyed learning from him not only as a fellow, but as a social worker. Hearing a psychologist talk about giving your burdens to the Lord was really powerful for me to learn about. I can’t wait to pick his brain about how to be a believer in his field. I learned a lot from Jason that weekend and I know there is so much more he can teach me.
It was great to be back at the lake of course. Now that we’re actually friends (iykyk), we were able to really let loose with each other and have deep conversations with each other. Thank you Jesus for Lake Gaston!
DAD SPICKARD (king)
My favorite class this semester is Just Leadership. As a social worker, it was truly amazing to hear how much the Lord loves justice. God loves justice and so should we. I have taken more notes in this class than I took in most of my college courses. David taught us the different characteristics of just leaders and what scripture says about justice. The class has been super empowering and truly eye-opening. I am really #emo that the class is almost over, but I know that I will carry the content I learned for a lifetime.
ALEXA, PLAY RAISE UP BY PETEY PABLO
Big Carolina Hurricanes fan speaking. I FINALLY got to bring some of the fellows to a Canes game this month and it was truly a BLAST! My king Sebastian Aho scored a goal with 0.7 seconds left in the third period and let’s just say the fellows screamed out little hearts out. Sadly the Canes lost in OT (boo) but don’t worry, we will still support our boys <33
I love you November!
xoxo,
Gabi