An Update of sorts. . .

So here is my attempt at a blog entry that is done decently and in order. . . 

SMBI was wonderful, terrible, incredible, and life-changing. I would recommend anyone to go. You learn lots and make oodles of good friends. 

My classes were  “Urban Evangelism” and “2 Corinthians”. I had the same teacher for both of those classes, a fine gentlemen named, Clayton Shenk. He was (and still is) an incredible teacher. He challenged me to get out of my comfort zone, to never compromise --not even a little, and to make God my driving passion. 

The girl that left for SMBI is not the girl that returned. No worries, I’m still Brittany but there are a lot of things that are different. Some of those things you will see and hear, others you might never encounter. I’m hoping that the Brittany that came back will be a better Brittany. A Brittany that follows her Saviour with all her heart, a Brittany who loves people right where they are, a Brittany who compromises less, and a Brittany who isn’t afraid of telling people where she stands even if it means that she will stand alone. 

My life looks a lot different since I’ve come back from SMBI. When I left I thought I knew what would be happening in my life within the next year. Two evenings took care of that. . . One evening my heart was dashed into a million pieces, and another evening my heart was filled with hope and healing. Because of those two evenings some of the things that I wanted and planned on doing aren’t going to happen. At least not this year. God asked me to put those on hold for a little. I’m not really sure what this next year will hold for me. It’s kind of scary. But I know from past experience that God’s plans are always better than mine. I may not know what all will happen this next year but I do know that it will be above all that I could ever ask or think. That, my friends, is very exciting!! 

I do know what will be happening in the immediate future though. On Wednesday, we leave for PA for a family reunion, and for all of you who care to know, it will be at SMBI. (hint, hint) Next week my family and I will be hopping into a truck that’s towing a camper and heading for the far north, Canada to be exact. We will be at NYP/BLC for the summer. My parents are discipleship directors. I’m a photographer/nanny/craft teacher/counselor. (I don’t know if I’ll actually do all those things but I will pretty much just be helping where ever I’m needed) My brothers will be. They have no specific job at present so they will probably get to do a little of everything. If you think of us you can pray for us. I have a feeling that the camper is going to get really small after 6 weeks. . . We’ve done this before (lived in a camper for 6 weeks, that is) and lets just say it can get a little messy. Also pray that we can be Jesus to the kids that come for camp. (for those of you who don’t know, there is 1 week of teen camp, and 3 weeks of kids camps) Some of them can be a challenge to love. I will keep you updated. . . Ok, I will try to keep you updated.