One whole week I have been back in France and it's as though I never left... kinda like when I was Stateside. And really it was. Things rolled along smoothly thanks to God and I was able to see my family (most notably my 8m old niece Mya), attend my grandparents 60th anniversary in Kansas, see all the relatives there, hang out with my cousin Klarissa and aunt Denise when they were in Summit visiting, go to Denver and spend time with college friends Nathan and Carla Anderson, Kristin Dwyer, my WorldVenture friend with whom I went through orientation, Sam Kunnemann, another great college friend, reconnect with my home church family of Rocky Mountain Bible Church, and see various other friends in Summit County. I also got a dentist check up thanks to Tia's boss, Jill Castline ! I almost got away with a perfect check-up. It was all very much a blessing !!! Although I was ready to come back to France it was sad to leave everyone behind... especially my niece Mya who will be so different when I see her in one year. I almost shed some tears saying goodbye to that cute face and cheeks I love to kiss. 
Over here in Lognes, France I have not been doing too much besides running, working out, helping the Finley's pack, watch movies and enjoying the friendships I've formed here. It has honestly been hard for me to do practically nothing since the third week in May. I'm someone who needs activity. But God has made me realize that He created this time and therefore I likely need it. So I'm trying to be satisfied and enjoy it. Next week will have more activity as we pack up Jonathan's moving container and I help drive extra stuff to the port in La Havre. To be honest j'ai un peu peur (I'm a little scared). :/ It'll be my first time driving here and although the laws are quite similar there are little quirks. It will certainly be an adventure, haha ! When I arrive back home by train I will have just over a week before I leave for camp in Haute-Savioe (SE, France). I am very excited for this ! God willing I can remain down there through the end of August. The only thing that would require me coming home early is if I cannot get the renewal process for my Visa rolling. The deadline date is August 28th. So currently I am trying to get all the necassary (and unnecessary) papers in order. I can go there with everything that's listed as needed and be asked for additional info.
If you would like to take a look at Camp des Cimes go to: http://www.campdescimes.net/presentation.php Thanks for your
prayers !!! Prayer Requests: 1. Visa renewal process rolling before I leave for camp 2. Preparation for camp 3. Enjoyment and good use of my free time before camp 4. Preparation for my internship
Praises: 1. Safe travels during my vacation to the States 2. Friends and family seen in the States 3. My wonderful home church Rocky Mountain Bible Church 4. Opportunity to serve at Camp des Cimes 5. The French I can speak
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