My summer has been absolutely insane, between traveling back and forth between Austin and Houston for graduations/weddings and traveling in and out of the country, I don't even know where I live anymore!!
My brother graduated from high school at the beginning of the summer and will be attending a&m in the fall...don't worry my family already has a "house divided" flag out front. I'm excited for him to start the next chapter in his life.
I traveled to Mexico with a group of friends and stayed at an all-inclusive resort on the Riviera Maya. It was...FANTASTIC. I highly recommend going if ever the opportunity arises. It was a great and relaxing way to end the school year/begin the summer.
Soon after returning from my adventures in Mexico, I went to go work at my summer externship. I worked at Camp Champions as a nursing student for 3 weeks. It was a great experience. Lots of ear infections, splinters, sore throats and homesick kids. I learned a lot and am so glad God provided me with the opportunity to go work at this camp.
After playing nurse for a couple weeks, I came home for 2 days to get ready for my trip to Egypt. Yes, Egypt...?!?! I went with a group from stone to work with a missionary/doctor in Cairo, Egypt. It was an amazing experience and I'm still trying to process everything God showed me while there. God really revealed to me his power and love while I was there. I heard incredible stories from Muslims who had converted to Christianity. The persecution they faced was unbelievable and made me realize how blessed I am to live in America and freely follow Christ. Our group attended underground churches to encourage the believers there. It was an eye opening experience and I am so grateful that I was able to experience Christianity in a place where it is not accepted.
After being back for 2 days, I'm still trying to figure out what time it is and soak up as much of America as possible (aka eat as much as I can :) ). I miss yall and am absolutely stoked to spend an ENTIRE WEEK with yall :) I hope that Gods presence has been evident in your lives this summer. I love each and every one of you and am praying for you.
If you are in Austin, call me and we will hit up Sno Beach...no questions asked :)
-Courtney
hope to see you next week in clear lake! i can't wait to hear more! it sounds awesome!
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