144 days.
I've been wanting to write a blog post for a while now, but I was never sure where to begin. The past 144 days have been a whirlwind. It's been full of traveling, goodbyes, hellos, reunions, get togethers, friends, work, sunshine, rain, craft fairs, students, registrations...you name it and I've probably done it.
It has been a little hectic at times but I love it. I wouldn't change it. The busyness, the hustle, the schedule changes...I wouldn't change a single minute of it.
I'm back in a place where I feel useful. A place where I feel I can contribute to a bigger picture. A place where I feel loved and valued. Don't get me wrong...I have several places where I feel loved and valued, but to be in a place where you feel like you can contribute to something bigger is special. I know I am exactly where God wants me to be for this moment in the grand scheme of time. I am right where He wants me to join Him in the work He is already doing at NTC. There is comfort and contentment in that. There is hope in that. There is inward joy.
My roles at NTC changed quite a bit this year. Last year I helped out with housekeeping and worked in reception. Also, as a volunteer you help out with lots of other things along the way. It's fun. This year I have several roles that I am happy to fill. I am glad I am able to contribute to several different segments of the college.
The college updated some of their computer programming and I am helping a lot with data entry and clean up. I also help out in the library helping students check out and return books as well as various other library tasks. The summer is when the college usually does construction projects and we have several groups in helping with the work. I have been able to help cook for them. I've painted and helped housekeeping. I've made tea and coffee. I've picked out bathroom tiles. It's great! Everyday is different. I love it! I love that I get to be a small part of lots of areas of the college. It is fun to see how it all works.
I have also been helping the academic office with various tasks, one of which included helping to register new students. It was such a great way to meet all of the new students face to face and learn their names. It was also a pretty surreal moment because 10 years ago it was me on the other side of that table. What an amazing adventure the last ten years have been. I can't wait to see what the next ten hold. (That could be a whole other blog post.) Anyway...
Like I said it's been a whirlwind. I feel like I've had writer's block these last few months. I feel like this is the first chance I've had to really gather my thoughts and put them down.
Thank you to those who have prayed for me and that will continue to do so. It means so much more than you know. I hope you can also find where God wants you to join Him in the work of the Kingdom.
Grace and peace,
Katie.
My roles at NTC changed quite a bit this year. Last year I helped out with housekeeping and worked in reception. Also, as a volunteer you help out with lots of other things along the way. It's fun. This year I have several roles that I am happy to fill. I am glad I am able to contribute to several different segments of the college.
The college updated some of their computer programming and I am helping a lot with data entry and clean up. I also help out in the library helping students check out and return books as well as various other library tasks. The summer is when the college usually does construction projects and we have several groups in helping with the work. I have been able to help cook for them. I've painted and helped housekeeping. I've made tea and coffee. I've picked out bathroom tiles. It's great! Everyday is different. I love it! I love that I get to be a small part of lots of areas of the college. It is fun to see how it all works.
I have also been helping the academic office with various tasks, one of which included helping to register new students. It was such a great way to meet all of the new students face to face and learn their names. It was also a pretty surreal moment because 10 years ago it was me on the other side of that table. What an amazing adventure the last ten years have been. I can't wait to see what the next ten hold. (That could be a whole other blog post.) Anyway...
Like I said it's been a whirlwind. I feel like I've had writer's block these last few months. I feel like this is the first chance I've had to really gather my thoughts and put them down.
Thank you to those who have prayed for me and that will continue to do so. It means so much more than you know. I hope you can also find where God wants you to join Him in the work of the Kingdom.
Grace and peace,
Katie.
