Sunday, July 6, 2008

Where I am living for the next 6 weeks....yes, it is indeed a tent.

A teambuilding exercise on the sunshine towers followed by a 30 foot jump. The bravest thing I have ever done in my life.

Woodstock. One of the coolest places I have been. Peace and love were flowing everywhere.
One of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. This was on the last night we had with our first session kids. We were all sitting outside talking about our last two weeks and we had the most amazing background.
Hey everyone. Things are well up in Rhinebeck. The first session has already ended and we are on a day intercession. A much needed intercession. This is one of the most trying experiences of my life. 18 hour days followed by little sleep just to get up and do it everyday, however it is absolutely worth it when you see the kids. Most of our kids are non verbal and that proves to be really heart wrenching and emotionally trying, because you want them to talk to you so bad. It is amazing though how they communicate to you and how they let you know how they feel. Never in my life have I felt that this is where I belong. My life and my meaning in life has taken a whole new turn.
I hope everything is going well wherever you are. I can't wait to hear from everyone.

Love,
Maggie

3 comments:

LEIGH ANN said...

hey baby!! i was so glad to hear from you! i miss you sooooooo much!!! i hope you are having a great time up there! i'm sure you are making a huge difference in the lives of your kids...keep it up!!! i luv ya! oh...and that sunset was amazing...looked like some of the ones we watched in west texas...

MamaMia said...

You're a beautiful gift to these children Maggie.

Dancing Queen said...

yeah!!! pictures!!! maggie, you are one courageous chick...first taking the plunge to go to ny & take this job & also for doing those exercises...wow!! so glad you are loving it & it is reaffirming your devotion! they are so lucky to have you there!!

pictures from sam's b-day & my summer favs are my 2 latest posts...check 'em out when you can!

miss you girlie!