On Friday we had a full day of training. I won't go into a ton of detail, but we had some excellent lessons and dialogue about Grace vs. Truth and how those can work together to produce growth. Also we discussed some developmental skills: bonding, boundaries, sorting out good and bad, and adulthood. It was very encouraging and helpful for me since this summer is a huge opportunity for personal growth as well as ministering to others. I just have been extremely encouraged by how open everyone has been to discussion and conversation in our training times with everyone in the same room. Sometimes people do not feel comfortable sharing in front of everyone, but it seems as though people are very willing to state what they think. After we had done our training from about 8:30am til 5pm, we got to have some supper and then celebrate with a surprise from our lovely staff.
The staff set up a time where we got to try a place called "Fantasy Surf." It was called "flowboarding," kind of like surfing in that you are gliding on a board over the water, but it is more like a combination of snowboarding and skateboarding. There is a powerful engine that shoots water up a slope and you get on a mini surfboard and try to stay upright and "surf." It was a ton of fun even though we all got knocked down and shot away by the water. I ended up with a few bruises, but nothing too serious. Unfortunately one of my condo-mates, Johann, broke his humerus, and may have to have surgery, so your prayers for him would be appreciated. Overall it was a really great time! After that experience, we headed back to the condos and went to have some fun in the pool and hot tub. It was a good day!
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