a couple things

 a couple things from today:

1. i am working with a ministry called breakthrough. one part of breakthrough's ministry is to work with children who attend a chicago public school that does not provide the necessary academic environment for that child's needs. we spend four and half hours playing, 

tutoring and teaching these children what they are missing either from home or from their school. the average reading level is two and a half grade levels behind what grade they are in. amazing, huh? anyway my story concentrates on a kindergartner named Addy. Addy is the daughter of two of the employees of breakthrough. She is an adorable little girl. She has bright blue eyes and long curly blonde hair - but what caught me completely off guard and something

   i cannot get off of my mind is her voice. imagine a sea of black children with a tiny little white girl stuck in the middle. Addy looks like she comes out of a gap catalog but when she speaks, all you hear is a deep, husky old black ladies voice.  it is the 

funniest thing you have ever heard. i feel like it is not real.  she says things like:

 " that's what i'm talking about!" 

"i ain't done with that."

"come on jamel, give it back. it beese mine."

(side note: i know beese is not a word, but that is what she says.)

thought dad would enjoy that.

i will have to do a video recording of her and get it posted up here for you guys to see.

you would love it.

2. i cannot explain the feelings breakthrough give me, 

besides the fact that i can see myself doing that for the rest of my

life. there is something about it that just clicks. something

that brings me a sense of completion. like i am right in my element, 

exactly where i am supposed to be. those kids need so much attention.

there are so many areas where they are in desperate need of a watchful eye. if you think of it, please pray for both them and i as i continue to work there.

3. i am thinking of double majoring. i think i am adding psychology.

it interests me so much and i feel it would be of benefit.  oh and i think i might take two languages, both greek and swedish. both sound incredible. 

 

4. i found a sweet study abroad program.

i can go almost anywhere and it will cost me the

same exact it costs me to attend North Park.

not a bad deal, eh?

5. tomorrow i take my first test.

math.

pray i do well.

i am a little nervous.

i have set a goal and i must achieve it.

i have studied for what seems like forever.

hopefully that pays off.

6. i miss you guys.

not in a crying, weeping way.

just in a way that i could grab a dinner or cup of joe with you all, get a hug.

i love you all.

you have blessed me.

thank you.

goodnight.