why we do what we do

     This week with the DTS reminded me of how much I love working with DTSs.  Even though I am not leading a small group, I still get to witness and be involved in moments when the students become more free.  I found myself getting emotional as student after student stood up during the teaching this week to be vulnerable in front of us and choose to run closer to God and away from the "junk" they have been dealing with in their lives.  Its truly one of those moments when you lean back in your chair and think to yourselves… "Man, there is no where else I would rather be."

Michaela Potterbaum and Irene Lovund were the speakers this week for the photography DTS.  Michaela was in my DTS back in 2004 Irene is her roommate, whom I have recently met and already love!  Both Michaela and Irene have done several YWAM schools along with training at Bethel in Redding, California.  These two ladies have not only been amazing in regards to knowledge and inspiration with photography, but they are both completely in love with Jesus!  We as a photography DTS class have been learning this week about telling stories through the photos we take.  I have absolutely loved the teachings and i know the students have loved it as well.  One exercise they gave the class is to write down 50 dreams.  Getting started on this exercise was a little difficult for me because I kept thinking to myself, "I can't afford to dream!"  But, once I began the exercise, it was much easier to write out my dreams.  While thinking about this assignment, I realized one of my big dreams was coming true right now.  God gave Jessie and I the idea to do the photography DTS in 2007 and we are watching it come alive now before our eyes!

On the family side of things, the boys are having fun playing with their friends at the base, learning how to say their ABCs, found out how to make Evelyn laugh, and they love running around like superheroes!  Evelyn is growing quickly and I am loving each new stage!  She has recently been trying to scoot her legs under her belly, so she is on her way to learn how to crawl!

The following photo is from class this week with Steve Shamblin.