“It started out as a feeling
Which then grew into a hope
Which then turned into a quiet thought
Which then turned into a quiet word”

-The Call by Regina Spektor

So, I got back from staff training yesterday, and I can’t wait to get started this summer!!  All I can think and talk about is Carolina Cross Connection.  The people I met..the staff I’m working with..the camp site I’m at…it’s all to wonderful!

Before I went off to training, I became a bit nervous of what I was getting into.  I was beggining to second guess my decision (or really..God’s decision) to work at CCC this summer.  I almost did not apply, and had it not been for conversations with certain people, I may not have.

After experiencing training and dipping my feet into my job, I know I would have regretted missing the opportunity to work for CCC this summer.  During the course of the training, I realized that I was where I needed to be this summer.

I especially realized this fact more while I was visiting families.  During this time, I began to think to myself:

“If I was not doing this, I would be sitting at home doing hardly anything.  Because of this job, I can actually make a difference AND, more importantly, show other God’s amazing love.”

I’ve only been home for a little of twenty-four hours, and I’m already to pack up and leave again.

The song lyrics I inserted into the beginning of this entry kind of sum up my feelings.  To put it short, I’m being called by God to work with CCC this summer.  It’s going to be wonderful!

Love,

Hillary Rose Owens