Out with the old and in with the new and slightly overwhelmed. Most of the old staff is going home to America and in their place is a staff made up of entirely non-Americans except for the few stragglers such as myself. I honestly welcome this opportunity with open arms. Even though I will miss all the old staff a lot ultimately I had signed up for an international experience and not just the U.S. transplanted to the center of Amsterdam.
Last night was open mic night at the Shelter. Our resident Irishman Jon the former cleaner set up the event and it went without a hitch. I can honestly say that it was one of those special memories that will never leave me as cheesy as that sounds. Guests and staff members all took turns playing music and there was this overwhelming sense of joy throughout the whole night. At the end of the night I was dragged up and made to do a spoken word piece. I didn't have anything planned but it went surprisingly well for being impromptu.
This place grows on me more and more each day. New challenges are set in front of me by God and I welcome them. I'm learning to trust Him more and more with my future even if the outcome seems like foolishness to an outsider.
Furthermore I love all of you back home and I miss you guys.
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