There were definitely some trials throughout the week. I had one girl yell at me and say really hurtful things to me. Not to sound conceited or anything, but I really impressed myself with how I handled it. Cause I just stood there, and told her that I loved her and that I was sorry she was feeling so frustrated, and we could try to work to make things a little better for the week. After the fact, I had to go and cry for a few seconds before regaining my composure and going back to being my happy Yoda self.
It was actually quite amazing how much I grew to love these girls in one short week! There were some girls who kept coming to me with drama within the cabin, and it was exceedingly hard to hear about all of that, because I saw the good in all the girls and I wanted them to see it in each other too! Luckily I have a killer roommate who helped me out by praying with me, and giving me some good advice.
Prayer works! Every time I was frustrated, or tired, or saddened by someone's attitude, I would pray. And immediately, I would know what to do. Sometimes, that meant knowing that I had to go talk to the D-Ship, and sometimes, it meant pulling a girl aside and talking to her.
In the middle of the week, I was discouraged. I was thinking that there was no way I could do this, if I couldn't even get one girl to get her shoes on so we could go to dinner without negative reciprocation. But the goods far outweighed the bads, and I am super excited to start a new week tomorrow!
Also, foam slide. I'm P-S-Y-C-H-E-D for foam slide again.
Here is a video of what I get to do everyweek. Be jealous.
Seriously, guys. I have the best job ever.
Also, I got awarded Work Study! Yay!
Signing out,
Mandie
AKA
Yoda
