The halfway mark

So I've made it halfway through my years as a YAV. It's had its ups and downs but they've all taught me something along the way and there's been more ups than downs. After getting back from Christmas break Lauren and I had the chance to go on a mission trip to San Luis Rio, …

Settled In

It as been a few months since I arrived in Montana and I finally feel like I have settled in and gotten into a routine. When we first arrived we had a week of getting to know our way around the small town of Chinook, and most of the people that live here. We found …

Disorientation

This week was the start of my YAV year. When I left on bright and early Monday morning I was excited to come to orientation and ready to learn what being a YAV really meant. During our very first session the YAV staff told us that this week would not be a week of orientation …

Let the Countdown begin

HI All, I am new to doing a blog so bear with me as I learn my way around. I just want to start out by saying thank you for following me. I am a little over 2 months away from embarking on my journey to Montana.