Hello Everyone

The start of my adventure has begun. I have arrived safely in Maui and have got settled into my new home for 3 months. I had a chance to go to a beach here and it was beautiful, the sand is so soft and the ocean is blue. The waves are so huge and I learned it is not such a good idea to get caught in them because of the rip tides. I just got back from a 3 day adventure including 2 pairs of clothes, a bible, a sleeping bag and a hat. My whole group went on a camping trip and did team building games (mud games, being tied to another person, scavenger hunt). The food was Mr. noodles and oatmeal, which I did get sick of having eventually, but when I was hungry I didn't really care what it was I ate it. I got the chance to try passion fruit, which was amazing. Then our group was told that we were going to go to another location for 3 more days. The group was taken on a hike to see caves and then we went back to the vans. As soon as we got back to the vans, the leaders suprised us by telling us we were going to go to a church for dinner and we could stay there. I was so overjoyed as my clothes were getting pretty filthy and I was hoping for some protein. Then I was greeted by all the staff and noticed tables set for us, and the smell of food made me feel so grateful. We all had dinner and were informed that Exodus was done and everyone was pretty happy. I was so delighted to have a meal and took every bite with special appreciation. Then we had a message about Jesus and how he went through times like this and came to the earth having nothing. The message was about Jesus' love and how he washed his disciples feet and how he has love and compassion for all his children. A wonderful staff member washed my feet and gave me a precious card with shells on it, telling me she had a vision that I would journey (on the beach) with the Lord and pick up treasures from him as I go (shells). She said Jesus treasures me and I am precious to him. It was an amazing experience so far. I am looking forward to growing in my relationship and being changed by God during this experience.