Where to start.... this week was a good week and of course (like all other things good) it went by fast. I finally feel like I'm starting to know the kids a little better and hopefully starting to build relationships with them. It frustrates me though that I'm holding back from investing emotionally here, but thats such a big part of who my human side is, that its been tough trying to overcome that, but I can overcome anything because of the power Christ has given me so I just have to keep praying about it. It was my first week to teach bible study here, and it went okay. There's a lot that I need to work on, but I wasn't nervous about it really. I didn't get to teach the Monday though, because I had a horrible tooth ache that made my entire head feel like someone was pounding on it with a hammer (one of those industrial sized ones). I'd made an appointment, but since they wont take my insurance, I'll have to find another dentist, but thats another story... Like I said, I feel like I have gotten know a few of the kids better. They are soooo funny! Most of them are in the 4th and 5th grade and ALL they talk about is dating! I'm like you can't "go out" because you don't go anywhere. So I asked them what "going out" meant and they said,"You know, going out in school!" and I said, "OH! Gotcha!" haha. Like how sad is it that a 4th grader gets more play than I do?! hahahaha! Its fun to watch them interact with each other. There is something so spiritual about watching little human beings grow, and learn, and wonder about everything, especially who God is.

My favorite days are the ones where I have a lot to do! It just makes me feel super productive and gives me a sense of purpose because I'm actually working with my hands. But, I also like the days when I can sleep late. Sleeping is one of the greatest leisures in life! and if you know me, you know I'm being completely serious!

This experience is just making me so much more excited about what God has planned for me!!! Thanks for all of the prayer and support! Love you guys!

P.S. In case you didn't know, here is my address:

Kyndra McIntosh

236 W 72nd Street

New York, NY 10023