The first three were taken at the St. Luke's Y.E.S. center, and the last one is a group shot at Camp Sycamore Creek.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Y.E.S. Pics!
The first three were taken at the St. Luke's Y.E.S. center, and the last one is a group shot at Camp Sycamore Creek.
Final Weeks at YES
I've unfortunately gotten very behind on my posts, so this installment will cover Weeks 4, 5, and 6 of my time at St. Luke's Y.E.S.
Week 4
I had such an awesome time during my second week at the St. Luke's Y.E.S. center, and I cherished every single day. The highlight of the week, though, was most definitely the unforgettable kickball tournament. Every Friday, the high school kids at Y.E.S. as well of the staff divide into appointed teams to play three kickball games. According to me, my team was definitely the best because of the awesome sportsmanship of my teammates; according to our record, however, we were the worst. While we regularly lost both of our tournament games each week, my team never failed to encourage each other, giving high fives for both home runs as well as strikeouts. We brought our usual encouragement and optimism to Week 4's Friday tournament and used it to accomplish a seemingly impossible feat - we won BOTH of our games!! On top of that, the first team we played had previously been undefeated. I was both overjoyed and honored to be a part of such wonderful underdog victories.
Week 5
Much of this time was spent preparing for camp which would take place the week after. I had fun asking the Y.E.S. camp "old-timers" what their favorite part about camp was. My skating friend Passion, for example, reveled in explaining the adventures she had last year. She told me about how difficult it was for her to pluck up the courage to ride on the Giant Swing and fly on the Zip Line. I found that her story related perfectly to the camp's theme this year: No Guts, No Glory. At camp, we would be using stories from the Book of Judges to show the kids that faith in Jesus brings both hardship and salvation. The end of Week 5 was sad for me because Friday was the last day I saw many of the littlest campers. Children younger than those entering the 2nd Grade were not allowed to attend camp yet, so I would not get to see them the next week. I finished work that Friday with a heart both heavy from saying good-bye to several of my new friends and excited about the week to come.
Week 6
This was my all-time favorite week of Turner Fellowship and was definitely a life-changing experience! On Sunday afternoon my parents dropped me off at the Y.E.S. center where all the counselors were meeting to pack and leave for Camp Sycamore Creek in Joelton. I was assigned to be a cabin leader of six 2nd through 4th Grade girls along with two other counselors I met that Sunday named Meagan and Kacey. These women are two of the nicest people I have ever met, and I am glad to call them friends now. The girls in our cabin were just as wonderful. I had an amazing time getting to know them better. My favorite Cabin Nine memory was helping the girls come up with a skit to perform for the rest of the camp. Within a half-hour they had created a truly hilarious and sweet performance. The girls pretended to be a rap group made up of celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Willow Smith; after beat-boxing and dancing their hearts out, the youngest little girl named MacKenzie would begin to sing a hymn with the others subsequently joining in. I had an amazing time hanging out with the kids of other cabins as well. During free times I regularly volunteered to monitor the playground area, and one day a new friend of mine named Annabelle asked me to push her on the tire swing. I enjoyed seeing how much fun she was having laughing and twirling higher and higher on the swing. Annabelle was apparently impressed by my tire swing pushing skills so much that I later heard her tell her friends on the playground that she refused to be pushed on the tire swing unless she was spun the "Mary Katherine Way."
The best part of camp came on Thursday. That morning, we all crowded into the Y.E.S. buses and traveled to a local church to witness five campers and one counselor be baptized. It was all I could do to keep from weeping for joy as I watched each person be dunked into the holy water; I have never witnessed anything so monumental and radiating with goodness.
My last day at Y.E.S. camp was incredibly bittersweet for me. While I was happy to be seeing my family again and take a nice, long post-camp nap, it was very difficult to part with people with whom I have grown so close. I am extremely thankful for my Turner Fellowship experience and the wonderful relationship I have begun with the St. Luke's Y.E.S. center. I feel that God calls me to continue my service there so I am eager to return to Y.E.S. next summer.
Week 4
I had such an awesome time during my second week at the St. Luke's Y.E.S. center, and I cherished every single day. The highlight of the week, though, was most definitely the unforgettable kickball tournament. Every Friday, the high school kids at Y.E.S. as well of the staff divide into appointed teams to play three kickball games. According to me, my team was definitely the best because of the awesome sportsmanship of my teammates; according to our record, however, we were the worst. While we regularly lost both of our tournament games each week, my team never failed to encourage each other, giving high fives for both home runs as well as strikeouts. We brought our usual encouragement and optimism to Week 4's Friday tournament and used it to accomplish a seemingly impossible feat - we won BOTH of our games!! On top of that, the first team we played had previously been undefeated. I was both overjoyed and honored to be a part of such wonderful underdog victories.
Week 5
Much of this time was spent preparing for camp which would take place the week after. I had fun asking the Y.E.S. camp "old-timers" what their favorite part about camp was. My skating friend Passion, for example, reveled in explaining the adventures she had last year. She told me about how difficult it was for her to pluck up the courage to ride on the Giant Swing and fly on the Zip Line. I found that her story related perfectly to the camp's theme this year: No Guts, No Glory. At camp, we would be using stories from the Book of Judges to show the kids that faith in Jesus brings both hardship and salvation. The end of Week 5 was sad for me because Friday was the last day I saw many of the littlest campers. Children younger than those entering the 2nd Grade were not allowed to attend camp yet, so I would not get to see them the next week. I finished work that Friday with a heart both heavy from saying good-bye to several of my new friends and excited about the week to come.
Week 6
This was my all-time favorite week of Turner Fellowship and was definitely a life-changing experience! On Sunday afternoon my parents dropped me off at the Y.E.S. center where all the counselors were meeting to pack and leave for Camp Sycamore Creek in Joelton. I was assigned to be a cabin leader of six 2nd through 4th Grade girls along with two other counselors I met that Sunday named Meagan and Kacey. These women are two of the nicest people I have ever met, and I am glad to call them friends now. The girls in our cabin were just as wonderful. I had an amazing time getting to know them better. My favorite Cabin Nine memory was helping the girls come up with a skit to perform for the rest of the camp. Within a half-hour they had created a truly hilarious and sweet performance. The girls pretended to be a rap group made up of celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Willow Smith; after beat-boxing and dancing their hearts out, the youngest little girl named MacKenzie would begin to sing a hymn with the others subsequently joining in. I had an amazing time hanging out with the kids of other cabins as well. During free times I regularly volunteered to monitor the playground area, and one day a new friend of mine named Annabelle asked me to push her on the tire swing. I enjoyed seeing how much fun she was having laughing and twirling higher and higher on the swing. Annabelle was apparently impressed by my tire swing pushing skills so much that I later heard her tell her friends on the playground that she refused to be pushed on the tire swing unless she was spun the "Mary Katherine Way."
The best part of camp came on Thursday. That morning, we all crowded into the Y.E.S. buses and traveled to a local church to witness five campers and one counselor be baptized. It was all I could do to keep from weeping for joy as I watched each person be dunked into the holy water; I have never witnessed anything so monumental and radiating with goodness.
My last day at Y.E.S. camp was incredibly bittersweet for me. While I was happy to be seeing my family again and take a nice, long post-camp nap, it was very difficult to part with people with whom I have grown so close. I am extremely thankful for my Turner Fellowship experience and the wonderful relationship I have begun with the St. Luke's Y.E.S. center. I feel that God calls me to continue my service there so I am eager to return to Y.E.S. next summer.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Week 5
Last week was my 5th week at PTM and the last week of their summer program. It was a bittersweet last few days with all the kids. I savored as much time as I could and treasured all the hugs and drawings that the kids gave me. They also gave me a "farewell Audrey" time in the morning at worship. The kids talked about how they loved me and how much they'll miss me. Their words warmed my heart and I hope I never forget their kind thoughts and prayers.
Last week was also my first week without Zach helping me. It was a little different and difficult but by the second or third day we had adjusted. We didn't go on any field trips but we did some fun activities around PTM for problem solving.
We also had the community supper last Friday. All of the children's families were invited, but there was a low turn out (which Chan said is to be expected). We ate BBQ and played baseball and sidewalk chalk. I also got to meet many of the kids family for the first time which was nice. It was a great way to end yet another wonderful week.
This week is a break week, but the next week is PTM Bonus week (30 kids get to come back for half days) and I am really looking forward to it. Until then, I hope everyone else has had just as amazing experience as me. God truly did bless me this summer and I couldn't be more thankful!
Last week was also my first week without Zach helping me. It was a little different and difficult but by the second or third day we had adjusted. We didn't go on any field trips but we did some fun activities around PTM for problem solving.
We also had the community supper last Friday. All of the children's families were invited, but there was a low turn out (which Chan said is to be expected). We ate BBQ and played baseball and sidewalk chalk. I also got to meet many of the kids family for the first time which was nice. It was a great way to end yet another wonderful week.
This week is a break week, but the next week is PTM Bonus week (30 kids get to come back for half days) and I am really looking forward to it. Until then, I hope everyone else has had just as amazing experience as me. God truly did bless me this summer and I couldn't be more thankful!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Week 6 at MOBC
Last week was my sixth week at Martha O'Bryan Center. I have three more days next week to make up for the days I took off for college visits, and I can't believe that I'll be done after that! It has been such a blessing to be a part of these children's lives and to work with such wonderful people. I'm definitely going to miss the kids when I stop working.
Most of the kids are heading off to kindergarten in early August, and I am so excited for them! All they talk about is how they can't wait until they go to kindergarten, but I can tell that a few of them are nervous. It's weird because the kids are having the same feelings about kindergarten as I am about college; so, I'm doing my best to reassure them since I can since what they're going through.
Friday was my birthday, and I also worked for the first part of the day. During the kids' lunch time, Ms. Marvetta and Mr. John (the teachers I work with) sent me out of the room to get some Pine-Sol. When I returned, all of the lights were out, and everyone was gone. As I stepped into the room, Marvetta, John, and all of the kids jumped out and yelled "Surprise!" John handed me a cheesecake, and Marvetta gave me a card that all of the kids had signed (some with a little help). Then, they all sang "Happy Birthday" to me. I could not stop smiling! It means so much to me that they would take the time to do that for my birthday. I love my kids, and I love the people I work with. Going back to visit everyone is not even an option, it's a must!
Most of the kids are heading off to kindergarten in early August, and I am so excited for them! All they talk about is how they can't wait until they go to kindergarten, but I can tell that a few of them are nervous. It's weird because the kids are having the same feelings about kindergarten as I am about college; so, I'm doing my best to reassure them since I can since what they're going through.
Friday was my birthday, and I also worked for the first part of the day. During the kids' lunch time, Ms. Marvetta and Mr. John (the teachers I work with) sent me out of the room to get some Pine-Sol. When I returned, all of the lights were out, and everyone was gone. As I stepped into the room, Marvetta, John, and all of the kids jumped out and yelled "Surprise!" John handed me a cheesecake, and Marvetta gave me a card that all of the kids had signed (some with a little help). Then, they all sang "Happy Birthday" to me. I could not stop smiling! It means so much to me that they would take the time to do that for my birthday. I love my kids, and I love the people I work with. Going back to visit everyone is not even an option, it's a must!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Week 4
This past week was my 4th week at PTM. I returned from a 2 week vacation and was overjoyed with the love that I received when the kids walked in the door my first day back. It was so great to see their faces again and to hear all that went on when I was gone. Many of the students couldn't believe that I went to the beach and "slept over" there. I felt so blessed returning.
This past week at PTM was filled with two special field trips. On Wednesday I planned a photo scavenger hunt to Centennial. Zach took 3 boys and I took 8 girls to run around the park in search for our list of items including: ducks, the Parthanon, the train, a Frisbee game, making a pyramid, the model plane, and much more. The group of girls that I took were so great and really enjoyed our day in the park. Unfortunately, the girls lost to the boys team. However, afterwards, the girls took our left over lunch bread and we fed the ducks. Overall, it was an awesome day!
Our second feild trip was to the bank. We took twelve 4/5th grade boys and girls to visit the Fifth-Third bank downtown. Unlike Centennial Park, we were blessed with cool air conditioning. Our tour guides (Ms. Tracee and Ms. Buffy) also treated us to pizza! After a nice lunch Ms. Tracee taught the kids how to write a check and balance their "check book". We started out with a good amount of money, but the kids learned that mortgages, utilities, food, and other bills cost money. As we talked about balancing our check books, and watched our money slowly dwindle, many of the kids talked about getting money from food stamps or the women getting child support. It's so strange to me the 4/5th graders mind would jump to food stamps and child support - thinking it is a given. As I looked round the room I prayed that when they grew up, none of them would ever have to be in a situation where they were in need of food stamps or child support. After our lesson from Ms. Tracee, Ms. Buffy took us on a tour of the bank. We even got to see the vault. After our field trip, Elizabeth told us she wanted to be a banker. I hope that she pursues the dream.
All in all, another awesome week at PTM. I also finished my grant to Lifeway this past week. PTM has applied 5 times for it already, but I hope the 6th time is the charm! I can't believe how much this place has already impacted me. I feel my faith growing as I witness so much love from children who not only don't have as much material things as me, but haven't grown up in a home with supportive parents. Every time I see a child perform a kind deed or receive a hug from them it reminds me of Christ's love for us.
This past week at PTM was filled with two special field trips. On Wednesday I planned a photo scavenger hunt to Centennial. Zach took 3 boys and I took 8 girls to run around the park in search for our list of items including: ducks, the Parthanon, the train, a Frisbee game, making a pyramid, the model plane, and much more. The group of girls that I took were so great and really enjoyed our day in the park. Unfortunately, the girls lost to the boys team. However, afterwards, the girls took our left over lunch bread and we fed the ducks. Overall, it was an awesome day!
Our second feild trip was to the bank. We took twelve 4/5th grade boys and girls to visit the Fifth-Third bank downtown. Unlike Centennial Park, we were blessed with cool air conditioning. Our tour guides (Ms. Tracee and Ms. Buffy) also treated us to pizza! After a nice lunch Ms. Tracee taught the kids how to write a check and balance their "check book". We started out with a good amount of money, but the kids learned that mortgages, utilities, food, and other bills cost money. As we talked about balancing our check books, and watched our money slowly dwindle, many of the kids talked about getting money from food stamps or the women getting child support. It's so strange to me the 4/5th graders mind would jump to food stamps and child support - thinking it is a given. As I looked round the room I prayed that when they grew up, none of them would ever have to be in a situation where they were in need of food stamps or child support. After our lesson from Ms. Tracee, Ms. Buffy took us on a tour of the bank. We even got to see the vault. After our field trip, Elizabeth told us she wanted to be a banker. I hope that she pursues the dream.
All in all, another awesome week at PTM. I also finished my grant to Lifeway this past week. PTM has applied 5 times for it already, but I hope the 6th time is the charm! I can't believe how much this place has already impacted me. I feel my faith growing as I witness so much love from children who not only don't have as much material things as me, but haven't grown up in a home with supportive parents. Every time I see a child perform a kind deed or receive a hug from them it reminds me of Christ's love for us.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Week 5 at MOBC
I just completed my fifth week at the Martha O'Bryan Center, and I wish time would stop flying by! It's hard to express just how grateful I am for having received the Turner Fellowship and being place at the Martha O'Bryan Center. There are no words to describe how much I love the kids I teach or the people I work with. They are truly a blessing to me.
We had a bit of a scare on Tuesday. We were out on the playground, and a man with a gun walked by on the other side of the fence. Ms. Marvetta, the teacher I work with, was the one who saw the gun, and she quickly told us to get the kids inside. All of the children were confused and kept asking me what was going on. I didn't want to scare them, so, I told them that it was just too hot for us to be outside. The sad part is, most of the kids are used to hearing shootings going on outside of their houses. I worry about these kids so much. This week, I had a sudden realization, even though it seems pretty obvious now. Martha O'Bryan Center is in a neighborhood that is full of gang members. We're in the Bloods' territory specifically, and it's terrible that some of the kids I teach might get sucked into gang life. I pray that they will escape that life and grow up safe and happy.
We had a bit of a scare on Tuesday. We were out on the playground, and a man with a gun walked by on the other side of the fence. Ms. Marvetta, the teacher I work with, was the one who saw the gun, and she quickly told us to get the kids inside. All of the children were confused and kept asking me what was going on. I didn't want to scare them, so, I told them that it was just too hot for us to be outside. The sad part is, most of the kids are used to hearing shootings going on outside of their houses. I worry about these kids so much. This week, I had a sudden realization, even though it seems pretty obvious now. Martha O'Bryan Center is in a neighborhood that is full of gang members. We're in the Bloods' territory specifically, and it's terrible that some of the kids I teach might get sucked into gang life. I pray that they will escape that life and grow up safe and happy.
Week 5 at BC
This last week was I believe my 5th week at Bethlehem Center - it all flies by so I find myself not being able to keep the weeks straight! I have continued work in the GED program and the Shopping Bag. Five items have sold on the ebay account for much more than they would have sold at the store, and it makes the women who work at the thrift store very happy because they enjoy being able to help Bethlehem Center in this way.
My time with the kids has been the best this week! On Thursday, Bethlehem Center hosted "Olympic Day" which it does every year. For Olympic Day, several other non-profit organizations bring their kids over for the day to compete in games and sports, and there is an overall winner at the end. This is to promote sportsmanship and inter-community relationships. Oh, and it's a blast, too! The kids were so excited because everyone got to participate in at least one event, and they received t-shirts and ate a lot of junk food! In the end, Bethlehem Centers won the overall event, which was so exciting! The kids had so much fun, and that was my favorite part - watching them enjoy themselves and work together as a team. Everyone who came to Olympic Day enjoyed it and left with smiles on their faces, including me!
My time with the kids has been the best this week! On Thursday, Bethlehem Center hosted "Olympic Day" which it does every year. For Olympic Day, several other non-profit organizations bring their kids over for the day to compete in games and sports, and there is an overall winner at the end. This is to promote sportsmanship and inter-community relationships. Oh, and it's a blast, too! The kids were so excited because everyone got to participate in at least one event, and they received t-shirts and ate a lot of junk food! In the end, Bethlehem Centers won the overall event, which was so exciting! The kids had so much fun, and that was my favorite part - watching them enjoy themselves and work together as a team. Everyone who came to Olympic Day enjoyed it and left with smiles on their faces, including me!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Week 3
Last week (Week 3), I transferred to the Youth Encouragement Services center at St. Luke's Community House where fellow TF Christine works. On my first day, I was a little nervous about being the new person again, but my fears quickly vanished. Within five minutes of walking into the center's gymnasium that Tuesday, Mr. Estes's (my supervisor) youngest son Johnny ran up to me and give me a big hug. I was both comforted and inspired by the love he showed me, a complete stranger to him at the time. Johnny as well as all the other children and staff at St. Luke's have been incredibly welcoming, and I am having an awesome time there. I enjoy every part of my day at camp, but I have to say that my favorite activity is Reading Buddies. Almost every morning at around ten o'clock a group of campers goes to the Learning Lab to read with Y.E.S. staff members or volunteers. I really enjoy being a Reading Buddy because I feel that it is a wonderful way to use my love for books to be both a helper and friend to the kids. Today, for example, I had a great time reading Sleeping Beauty with a little girl named Kyla and talking about Disney Princess movies with her.
Y.E.S. takes the campers on field trips ever week, and last Friday we all went to the Centennial Sportsplex to go ice skating. Since I had never been ice skating before and being the most un-athletic person on the planet, I had to cling to the wall of the rink while making my way around. Several of the campers had also never been skating, and it was fun to share the experience of that new adventure with them. One of my fellow skating novices was my new friend Passion. After Christine and Erin Ford showed her some skating basics, she glided over to me and insisted that the two of us go skating. We had such a good time trying not to fall down together, and Passion shared with me some of her newly acquired skating tips. Tomorrow we are taking the campers on a field trip to the Frist Center. I can't wait to have even more fun with the kids there!
Y.E.S. takes the campers on field trips ever week, and last Friday we all went to the Centennial Sportsplex to go ice skating. Since I had never been ice skating before and being the most un-athletic person on the planet, I had to cling to the wall of the rink while making my way around. Several of the campers had also never been skating, and it was fun to share the experience of that new adventure with them. One of my fellow skating novices was my new friend Passion. After Christine and Erin Ford showed her some skating basics, she glided over to me and insisted that the two of us go skating. We had such a good time trying not to fall down together, and Passion shared with me some of her newly acquired skating tips. Tomorrow we are taking the campers on a field trip to the Frist Center. I can't wait to have even more fun with the kids there!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Week 4 at Bethlehem Center
In the previous post, I said I was supposed to start week three the other week. Well, I had actually already completed my third week, and now am on my fourth week. Just got a little time confused!
My fourth week was last week (as I am now on the fifth) and I loved returning to see all the kids after I hadn't seen them for a week. It was very strange, because it seemed like nothing had changed and I was slipping immediately back into my role with them. It was great! The kids have been preparing for Olympic Day, which is coming up this Wednesday, and several other non-profits are bringing their kids over to Bethlehem Center for an annual competition between the organizations. The kids are getting so competitive!
My work in the GED program has been essentially the same, but I have been working with the same people for several weeks now and they have actually greatly improved their reading skills. At the beginning of the summer, it was a struggle for them to read aloud one passage, but now they actually come up to me and ask if they can read to me, instead of my coercing them into taking a reading session. I hope they can get their GEDs soon!
As for my work in the Shopping Bag, I am forming great bonds with the women who work in the store, especially Heather. There is a lot of down time in which Heather and I just sit and talk, and she has told me her amazing testimony and shared a lot of her life story which me. It astounded me when she was so trusting of me, and I felt so blessed because of her faith. Heather has been talking to me a lot about faith and God, and every question I ask her is rooted in the bible. My daily talks with Heather have been steadily reassuring me in my faith. I am so blessed to have met her this summer.
My fourth week was last week (as I am now on the fifth) and I loved returning to see all the kids after I hadn't seen them for a week. It was very strange, because it seemed like nothing had changed and I was slipping immediately back into my role with them. It was great! The kids have been preparing for Olympic Day, which is coming up this Wednesday, and several other non-profits are bringing their kids over to Bethlehem Center for an annual competition between the organizations. The kids are getting so competitive!
My work in the GED program has been essentially the same, but I have been working with the same people for several weeks now and they have actually greatly improved their reading skills. At the beginning of the summer, it was a struggle for them to read aloud one passage, but now they actually come up to me and ask if they can read to me, instead of my coercing them into taking a reading session. I hope they can get their GEDs soon!
As for my work in the Shopping Bag, I am forming great bonds with the women who work in the store, especially Heather. There is a lot of down time in which Heather and I just sit and talk, and she has told me her amazing testimony and shared a lot of her life story which me. It astounded me when she was so trusting of me, and I felt so blessed because of her faith. Heather has been talking to me a lot about faith and God, and every question I ask her is rooted in the bible. My daily talks with Heather have been steadily reassuring me in my faith. I am so blessed to have met her this summer.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Week 4 at MOBC
Last week was my fourth week at the Martha O'Bryan Center, and it feels like I've been working there for so much longer (in a good way)! The people at MOBC have welcomed me with open arms, and I really love the people that I get to work with every day. I've learned so much about all the difficulties and rewards of teaching, and it is really helping me decide what I want to do with the rest of my life.
My kids manage to brighten my day every single time I see them. In the class I work with, there are many kids that have very difficult situations at home, and they have many behavioral issues because of the environments they are growing up in. When I go to work, I get to see the kids relax in what they know is a safe place. I do my best to show all of the kids the love and support they need in order to fully grow because they might not receive that kind of love in their homes. I genuinely care for all of my kids, and I can't describe how happy it makes me when I walk in the door, hear "Miss Alex!," and have kids run up to hug me.
I am so blessed to have received the Turner Fellowship, and I am even more blessed to have been placed at the Martha O'Bryan Center. When the Turner Fellowship ends, I plan on going back to MOBC and visiting everyone at least once a week. Probably more than that!
My kids manage to brighten my day every single time I see them. In the class I work with, there are many kids that have very difficult situations at home, and they have many behavioral issues because of the environments they are growing up in. When I go to work, I get to see the kids relax in what they know is a safe place. I do my best to show all of the kids the love and support they need in order to fully grow because they might not receive that kind of love in their homes. I genuinely care for all of my kids, and I can't describe how happy it makes me when I walk in the door, hear "Miss Alex!," and have kids run up to hug me.
I am so blessed to have received the Turner Fellowship, and I am even more blessed to have been placed at the Martha O'Bryan Center. When the Turner Fellowship ends, I plan on going back to MOBC and visiting everyone at least once a week. Probably more than that!
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