Perspective

So yesterday was a difficult day. And I'm still really tired today. But I love waking up in the morning and being able to see things newly. Yesterday was hard, really hard. We had some crazy situations and felt really discouraged a lot. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I truly love this job. I work harder here than I have worked in a very long time. I am stretched in communication, compassion, organization, responsibility, patience, problem solving, and blessed so much by the wonderful community members.

I have the opportunity to show open up a whole new world perspective and attitude toward Native people for these groups who come in. I think it is easy to let the little details of the job distract me from the true purpose and goals of being here.

I refocused and got my perspective back this morning. And while the burnt coffee is keeping me going....I am overjoyed to be here even in the hard times.

If I wasn't being challenged, failing a million times a day, having to perservere through the rough patches, support and love staff when I feel completely drained...I wouldn't be growing.

I'd rather run a hundred miles an hour and fall onto my airmattress completely exhausted, and drift to sleep with the sounds of our mouse friend in the background....I'd rather do this everyday knowing that what I do matters and the people I meet and introduce to this community will be forever altered...than do anything else.

I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be...even in the hard days....Praise Jesus for his grace and strength that keeps me going!