It has been 2.5 weeks since I arrived here in Tyler, Texas to begin the Forge. It feels like it has been months, and I mean that in the most positive way possible. These 23 other people are quickly becoming dear friends to me. People always ask how it's going and I can honestly say wonderfully... I am having fun, learning a TON already and just trying to take in every moment.
Class began this past Monday with Bible Survey as well as Inductive Bible Study. Tuesday we had our first guest speaker whose insight was incredible. This morning we had Nehemiah where we study the practical aspects of leadership followed by leadership theory. I loved theory class mainly because I love being challenged in my thoughts and forced to really understand why I think what I think and how that is lived out in my life. For instance, think on this: "Are leaders made?" or "Are leaders born?" ... Interesting... think on that for a bit...
In typical Kimberly fashion, I took "first day of school" pictures. The following are of me and some of my friends/roommates (excluding the male).

note the sweet plastic name tag with "Kimberly"... this is legit in the Pine Cove world.

This is Emily. She is my literal "room"mate. We have incredible conversations and laugh a lot. She is taking a break in the middle of college. She can also play guitar which proves to be quite fun as she will play and I will make up songs which are very catchy, such as the new hit "Good ole t-shirt Day"... ask and I'll sing it sometime.

This is Melanie. She is a recent graduate from Dallas Baptist and super hilarious. Ridiculously outgoing and also a very good friend... a great combo.

This is Amanda. She shares a room with Melanie and had never even been to Texas prior to coming to the Forge. She is from California but fits in like she has lived in Texas her whole life. She makes us proud.

This is Mitch. He jumped in and wanted a first day picture as well. He is also in the middle of college but is hilarious and really fun to be around.
These are just a few of my friends... they are all incredible and different in their own specific ways, making this experience all the more awesome.
2 comments:
Go PINE COVE!! I didn't know you were at The Forge- how awesome!!!
I think leaders are born first and then made! How hrd was that?
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