Training!

September 2011 DTS Staff!

(From Left to Right: Jackie, Mariann, myself and Daniel)

Since I've arrived here in Australia, I have immediately jumped into training for the DTS (Discipleship Training School) that is starting in September. Every day this week we have had staff training and it has been a really awesome time of connecting with each other and growing together as a team, as well as cultivating a heart for the students that will be arriving soon!

I literally began training the day after I arrived, there was no time to waste! But, it has been a bit overwhelming since there is so much information to learn and my jet lagged brain is having a hard time keeping up. Throw into that a bit of homesickness and its been kind of tough. Please pray for me that my mind and body adapt quickly so that this transition will be smooth. Today we had the day off so I had the opportunity to sleep in a bit which definitely helped! :)

Tomorrow I am leaving for Brisbane for two weeks for Certificate 4 training. This training will enable us to have one on ones with the students where we can work with them and process through the things they are learning here as well as be involved with their assessments. Jackie and I are hopping on the train to Brisbane early tomorrow morning and we are so excited about what we are going to learn on this course.

Also, just a little side note...notice we are wearing sweaters, jackets and scarves? Its winter here! It has been such a shock on my body to go from the hottest month of the year in Florida to come to a cold month in Australia. I find myself freezing quite often and my body keeps asking me why, its not supposed to be cold in August!! ;)

I love and miss everyone at home so much, thank you all for your prayers and kind words. They have helped carry me through this time already. Please keep in touch even though I am far away, your thoughts and words mean so much.