Dayenu

Hello friends

I don't know what I was thinking coming into this adventure, but I somehow got it in my mind that since God taught me so much last summer, He would find a way for me to pass along that wisdom to the future generation of WDWSP students. My cup was filled, and now I here I am to empty it.

Mistake.

God has been teaching me so much already this summer, perhaps even more than last year. My stubborn heart was not about to let God in to break it and teach me more, I don't want to learn anymore. I am tired of learning about the areas of my life that need growth. But luckily God is more powerful than I, and He has been opening my eyes daily to things that I need to work on.

Life as a staff girl has been wonderful. I LOVE my job. That doesn't mean it is easy. But I love every minute of it. I finally have some pictures which I will post later on here.

That "secret activity" I talked about last time? Indoor surfing. Have you ever seen advertisements for cruise ships that have the surfing experience on board? Well, we got to ride an indoor wave, first as a staff team, then alongside all of the students. It was a really fun experience. Check out some info here if you are still confused-http://ultimateindoorwave.com/. It was a really great team experience- imagine 55 people cheering your name as you conquer a monster of a fear. Instant community. I will post pictures soon of that, I don't have any of myself from that day since I was out there attacking that wave as long as I could.

The students all got their job assignments and have begun training. They are all in the same exact locations as before- Outdoor food, quick service food, food stands, and the Emporium, just like last year. I hope the new Team Emporium can live up to the standard of awesomeness we set last year:)

I am loving getting to disciple the four girls in my small group. It is the highlight of my week when I get to spend time one on one with them.

This is us at the Fantasy Surf place. We really are a good looking bunch even after being tossed head over heels by monster mechanical waves repeatedly.

Please be praying for us as we continue to walk alongside of each other for the next few weeks.

Grabbing some desert on the beach of Disney's Polynesian Resort

Amanda from St. Louis College of Pharmacy (another friend for next year!!) Rachel from Texas Tech, Brittany from University of Illinois, and Jen from Western Kentucky University. I already feel like a proud mama!


We spent a day downtown talking to people about God, which was really awesome but pretty intimidating. We had surveys that people could fill out and ask more questions if they wanted.

This is me with Chelsea and Nicole, two of the other wonderful staff women who I am blessed to call part of my team.


One of the things that God has been teaching me lately is about relying on Him for everything I need. This past Sunday, the sermon at church was absolutely mind blowing. Here is the link, the sermon is called The 5000.

http://mosaicfl.org/?pg=cG9kY2FzdA==&pid=UG9kY2FzdA==

The title of this entry comes from a Hebrew phrase that is commonly spoken during the Passover meal. It means "it would have been enough." We talked about how much we try and fill our lives with unsatisfying stuff when God is enough. We can continue to search for our satisfaction and our security in things of this earth when there is something so much bigger out there. I REALLY reccommend listening to it, no matter who you are or what religion you follow. It is pretty epic.

Anyways, please continue to pray for me and my team. We have a lot of big things coming up in the next few days, including our surfing adventure tomorrow out at the real ocean!

Also, the mood the past few days has been a little bit more somber. One of the staff guys, Lee, lost his dad on Sunday. It was expected but still really hard, and he and his wife flew back home for the funeral and arrangements. That same night, one of the students, Ashlie, lost her grandmother. Please pray for them and us as we try to come alongside them during this difficult time.

And again, I am still trying to raise additional support in order to cover the higher than average gas prices. Here is my link again if you want to donate or my address if you want to send a check (or just mail in general, I love getting mail)

https://give.ccci.org/give/View/5559770?pp=Search+Results

Mike Ditka Resorts
Campus Crusade for Christ
Kelly Wood
3000 Bonfire Beach Dr
Kissimmee, FL 34746


Much love, Kelly