ENDING WELL
The Inaugural Class of the Winston-Salem Fellows spent the last three days of the program up in the mountains where it all began.
It was a sweet time of reflection and closure. The theme was to End Well - with each other, with the director, and with Jesus - not that any of these relationships are ending. The goal was to mark the milestone, to say the things that needed being said, and to celebrate all that had been accomplished.
There was fun to be had as well.
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| Dave Dave - future fellow |
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| Allegheny Jubilee |
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| Tubing down the New River |
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| We tried on Quilt Aprons |
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| Doughton Park |
We ended our last Advance on top of Bluff Mountain after a morning of worship and tears of joy.
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| Sean has remained his amazing self |
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| Sarabeth honorary Fellow |
That evening we celebrated our honorary Fellow, Sarabeth Abbey, at her bridal shower!
Friday and Saturday, we helped each other move out and move in to our new homes!
RECRUITMENT UPDATE
We have had a great last month!
The Year 2 Class of the Winston-Salem Fellows is coming together better than could be imagined.
We are now up to ten commitments, with an eleventh just around the corner. There are a few more that we are in dialogue with, but we would ask your help in filling our last one or two slots. We are now maxed out on gals, but if you know of a guy, now is the time to connect us!
Ways to help!
Spread the word that we have 1 or 2 spaces available.
Contact me if you are interested in Hosting a Fellow next year.
Contact me if you are interested in Mentoring a Fellow next year.
Contact me if you are interested in Employing a Fellow next year.
A NEEDED BREAK
Last week, the Erickson fam took a needed vacation down south with Lia's side of the family.
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| The fam |
Chacala means Shrimp-land. We did not know that before we arrived, but it certainly helped explain why we had shrimp at almost every meal!
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| The whole Simpson family |
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| After stacking rocks, we did some yoga moves |
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| We discovered ancient pertoglyphs, like Corn-Man |
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| The cousins, some of them |
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| A-Ro paddleboarded |
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| Anna Rose and Evy by the pool |
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| My beautiful girl is turning into a beautiful young lady |
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| Like her mom |
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| Dave Dave took the lead on our jungle hike |
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| He drank fruity non-alcoholic beverages by the pool |
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| Learned to conquer the waves |
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| Daddy did some kayaking |
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| Whoops |
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| He climbed statues |
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| Took the Hobie Cat for spin |
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| And wore teal |
I need to update you on where all the Fellows are going! (8.5 of the 11 are staying in Winston!)
I need to start introducing you to the class of 2018.
Today, I have a meeting to discuss how to recruit more minority Fellows. Then, I'm getting interviewed for Truth FM.
Meanwhile, the Program Committee is at work lining up jobs, churches, host families and mentors for next year.
Lots to keep me busy. Lots to be thankful for.
Including you all!
Thanks for your partnership. Here is one more way to get involved.
Donating! Checks to Winston-Salem Fellows
Our address is 851 W. 5th Street. WSNC 27101
Or online at wsfellows.com/give
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