Phew

Does that even say it? (It's 9:30, July 23rd a.k.a. my last day in K.C., MO). Today will be full of packing up my heavy, heavy load of belongings (not really) after a 12 hour shift guarding lives around the pool environment yesterday. Guard BIG or go home, I always say! Solid, I know.

For those that thought I had disappeared...thank you for your concern; but no, I've been life-guarding here in Kansas City. And I must say: "what great hospitality." Since the middle of June I've been living in my friend Megan's attic/AC 3rd story. I've explored the city during my off-days. I've been to The Plaza, Westport, Brookside, Lee's Summitt, Belton/Raymore and Raytown. I've seen Tom Petty at The Sprint Center, gone on a few bike rides, and ran around town. I've been to Winstead's numerous times. I've even shown CoMo some love supporting the Band of Horses concert (a great show).

But listen, enough catching up. Let's cut to the chase.

"Tell us again, what is something you are excited about come this fall" you ask?

I am looking forward to more fellowship, time to grow, and support from Him. I've missed the support from peers that I always would seek from The Rock. Granted, I've been blessed to grow my friendships with people here in KC, but being away at college with kids really does something special for me... With that said, I've learned to seek more support from Christ when I wasn't around The Rock community. I've always known this; yet I feel more inclined to rest on His intentions (not mine or others). Essentially, this year I will continue to seek support from Him. I am excited to continue learning to grow spiritually. I'm looking forward to the encouragement from one another to reach out more; to really show Christ's love. I am ecstatic to learn new good habits like reading more often and discussing more often; what a challenge!

Well, that's all she (he) wrote folks! Heading to the countdown city (SATX) tomorrow in the morning. Some time spent in San Antonio, Austin, and hopefully the border. Grand. I'll take some pics!

God is good: always remember that.

Miss you guys- Ben

Dreaming

Hey people! Chris here, after a month of no posts on the blog I say we need to fix that.

Aimee and I have started talking about the fall and we have a couple questions for you:

Can we get an update from your summer?

Tell us again, what is something you are excited about come this fall?

We want to get the ball rolling by dreaming. Personally, I just got back from a staff retreat in Colorado on Sunday and the gears are turning big time. I've had a summer filled with planning a discussion group, taking a recovery class and doing a men's bible study with the guys here in Columbia. God's really challenged me through those things and although it's not been perfect, I've been really encouraged this summer.

To get to what I'm excited about. You all are a huge part of that. It's going to be my first time beginning the school year as a staff member so to have the time to pour into this beginning-of-the-year stuff is something I am really pumped about. I'm excited about casting the net early on and seeing who we catch. The beginning of the year is a crucial time for us to set a precedent in the group and in the dorms. I am praying hard that we take full advantage of that opportunity.

Your turn!