purpose to melody

Firefighting phase is over. We are doing flood control now. It's very wet. Water spraying in your face while you're trying to seal a leak in a pipe isn't the greatest thing. But very fun and learning lots.

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The first week here was exciting, being my first time on contract and so far from home, it was great to meet new people and do new things, as well as my drive and passion to talk about Jesus. The second week was alright, things slowing down and getting used to the routine and settling in. Third week, been a bit stressful living with the same people and seeing them 24 hours a day, eating, sleeping, everything. It's not that I'm annoyed or that I hate people, but I guess I'm used to a lot more personal space and time when I want it, and it doesn't happen too often here. But I guess that's something I should just adjust too and not complain about, and continue to take every opportunity I can to share about Jesus and show that in my active living too. I wouldn't like to say that I miss home, but I guess I do. I've been away from home lots of times, but I guess this is different than missions trips or boot camp where there's always something I have to do. Here I don't have to do much in my free time, and I don't have any familiar place or face to go to. Not that it's a bad thing, but I guess being pushed out and being challenged everyday with the conversations I hear and the places I'm put in has really stretched me and my faith, for the better in some ways, but I still need a lot of help and need to constantly remind myself that I am no good alone but need the One to give me strength and if I try to go it alone it won't end up very good. I guess the onus is on me to stop being a bum and not feel lonely and homesick.