Well...so far the goal of blogging once a week seems to have been a failure... but only because I have been so engrossed in spending time and being present while I've been on the porch!
So some highlights so far of this adventure!
- CD hangout time! Hanging out with all the other center directors has been such a blessing. They are wonderful people who I am excited that I have become better friends with. We have a lot of fun being silly and serious all in the same day. I feel a really great sense of community this year, something that I didn't find til the end of last summer. So many friends to talk to and spend time sharing our joys!
-General Things that happen on the Porch: Singing, praying, writing silly intro songs, candy being passed around at construction sessions, milkshakes from happy mart, 120 friends, conversations about anything.
-Special Training things: Slumber Parties, Square Dancing, Late Night Snacks, IHVs, Walmart Trips, Team Building Day
-STAFF REVEAL!!!! MY STAFF IS AWESOME!!!!! Thankfully you are going to get to hear about them all summer long :) Soon I will post pictures detailing our meeting and how great they all are. There are four of us who will be living and serving in Cocke County and we are all girls. Also we love Jesus. And we can't wait to grow and adventure together!
-County Visit Day... I was supernervous about this ( in previous years CDs have gone out by themselves and ventured around their county. This year I had a partner and a PM (program manager) the three of us had an awesome trip and it was so nice to get away from the porch and see our homes! My center is sort of like disney world... swimming pool, laundry, indoor showers, and a nice space for Evening Gatherings! Pictures soon!
Training is getting ready to come to a close, and I have mixed emotions. I can't wait to get to my county and get to know my staff and families and volunteers, but I will miss getting to be surrounded by wonderful friends everyday. I'm looking forward to load up day and getting ready to head out fro the summer!
To all of the friends who have sent me mail...Thanks!! Starting this Thursday (5/31) you can send me mail at
ASP General Delivery- Cocke County
Attn: Caitlin Closs
Newport, TN 37821
Much love and many prayers from the porch!
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