Hello everyone, as I reflect on the first part of the fellows program I am just reminded of how good and gracious God is. The lord will provide and man DID he. I remember praying in my shower (sorry tmi) and on my bedroom floor for the lord to place me in a community where I could be myself and feel his presence. I am happy to announce that this has been it. These people and this program has taught me what it means to turn to the Lord first, and wake up and choose to live for the Lord. I am writing this blog from a house I lived in during some of college where some of my best friends still reside and I am thankful that I get to go back to Raleigh and know that these people and Apostles also feel like home. I would like to share some things that I love about each of the fellows:
Ashley: She is boldly herself, unafraid of challenging others to be better, and truly a woman who walks with the Lord.
Emma: She is a voice of reason in the chaos and a breathe of fresh air when I need to decompress. (especially at work, I hope I can do the same for her)
Lola: She is warmth, mystery, and love wrapped up all into one. She is a comfort embodied into human form.
Bailey: Home in a friend. He is solid ground. He is quick to listen and validate, I love talking in the driveway as well (we are neighbors)
Joe: He is passionate about so many things and watching him be excited is one of my favorite things. Joe at the fair is my favorite animal.
AG: She gives what she haves and is such a gentle and kind spirit. I love her hugs and her perspective. She to me is just so cool. I love when AG is in a room!
Celeste: She always brings in a new perspective on every topic and I love it. Her laugh and silliness bring me so much joy, I also like how we have a mutual love to showing up somewhere (mostly church for class or carpooling) and sitting in our cars for a few minutes then getting out. It seems to happen a lot and I like it.
Tessa: When I met Tessa I knew we would be friends, she makes me laugh like no other, she is quick to love and she is FOR THE GIRLS, and I needed a friend like her in Raleigh. Her love for creation (our world and creating her own art) blows me away everyday. She drives me to do better.
Evy: I truly believe we share a heart connection. She gets me! The lord knew I needed evy in my life at just the right time.
Skip: He is wise, and on our walk during prayer partner time I remember noticing how good skip is at asking the right questions and I admire that (and of course his outfits, bro is always fitted up)
Elijah: He is always thirsty for more! Whether that is knowledge, depth with the lord, or going the extra mile on a mod on Mario cart. I just really love that about him.
Bryan: He is down to hangout, and talk about random nothingness or something extremely deep. He is also quick to turn a conversation to the Lord, which is so refreshing. In that he is really good at spreadsheets, which I never expected but he is (pls ask him about it).
Josh: He is a servant, for the Lord and fixing all our cars! I admire how true he is to himself, truly no one else like Josh.
Ryan: I never know whats going through his head and I absolutely love it. He fits the definition of a good friend in so many ways. He is quick to ask questions, make others laugh, lead a plan, and I love it.
Anyways there are not enough words to describe how I love each and everyone of these fellows but I hope this gives a glimpse of how they have invaded my heart.
Recommendations:
rolled neck sweaters
listening to the lord
hanging with the Byrons
Jared and Megan Miedema (I have missed them so over break) (best host parents)
laying things at the feet of Jesus (and I mean truly letting it go and letting the lord work, man does it help)
being around kids, nothing like the laughter of a child or the feeling of holding a baby
ATVs and my uncle mikes farm in SC
binge watching the entire Harry Potter series
blueberry pancake at Waffle House
pastor nicks trampoline (during the Christmas party)
learning to love your work
SECRET SANTA (the fellows did secret Santa, and as my witness former fellow Derren, I had THE most fun)
espresso martinis
film camera (its been on a break cause I accidentally did something to it but don’t worry its coming back cause my friend Evan fixed it)
- love you, Jenna :)