"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.” -Marianne Williamson

From the beginning of my trip to Dallas, nothing but problems have presented themselves. First, my support letters I sent out didn't arrive until two weeks after I originally sent them (frustrating!). Next, two days before my flight has been cancelled and I was put on a plane that left hours later that day. Consequently, I would arrive late to check-in at SMU and miss the introductory portion of my internship (stressful!). 


In addition to the material stressors I encountered, I've felt nothing but nervous and scared for the past week. What if I'm not qualified for this position? What if the kids don't like me? Am I really okay with leaving my family for two months? What if I miss out on huge opportunities in Allendale since I'll be gone?


Sitting on the plane, all of those fears have vanished. I feel as though this is where I'm supposed to be. I'm so excited to spend my summer serving God and being blessed with the chance to hang out with kids. 


The ceaseless beauty of this world always appears when I need to see it the most. In the row across from mine on the plane, a little girl looked out the window and shouted, "Mom! LOOK! You can see the whole world from up here! We can see the whole world!" As I listened, grinning from ear to ear, I couldn't help but think that children truly have the purest and most inspiring hearts of anyone on this earth. Minute by minute I am getting more excited for all of the amazing opportunities this summer in Dallas has to offer!

Listen to this --> Everything'll Be Alright by Joshua Radin :)