Day 1

Hello everyone :)
I made it!! Just finished our first day here on campus. It's incredibly gorgeous here and also very hot!
The people in my DTS are so friendly so getting to know people isn't an issue at all.

So today was basically an orientation day. We had a welcoming ceremony, Hawaiian style. It's amazing to see all the different cultures and nationalities God has brought to our campus. There's over 40 countries represented on the base right now, not including staff.
We had a little session with my DTS leaders today. There are about 150 people in my DTS which makes it hard to get to know everyone, but they are an amazing group of people hungry for more of God and wanting to make Him known. My leaders are also amazing and I can't wait to get to know them more. They gave us a rough outline of what our days will look like (very jam packed) and what speakers will be coming throughout the next 2 1/2 months.  Next week we start having a more routine schedule but we won't really get into the swing of things until week two.
We had a corporate worship service tonight with all the people on campus and it was such an incredible experience. I love worship and it's my biggest way of connecting with God so to be in a place that values worship and is so on fire for God is a really eye opening experience for me. All the people here encourage you to pursue The Lord and not to be afraid of opening up and being honest.
I have a couple girls I've been hanging out with most of the time and they're really fun and I can't wait to get to know them more!

It's been an extremely long feeling day that never seemed to end :) but I am so happy I'm here and I know this is where God wants me to be. Even though it has been a rough day in regards to being homesick. So please pray that I won't be homesick and dwell on the fact that I'm really far away from friends and family. It finally hit me that I am here and it's expanded into reality where before YWAM was more of an idea that I was preparing for. I know it will get better but it's been an emotional day.

Thanks again to all who have helped me get here! I am extremely blessed by all of you.
Much love :)