lars the intern

It's official, I've started at New Life. Last Monday was my first day and I'm really loving it! I'm already finding myself getting pretty busy. We have a student talent show this Friday night, a mission trip and two Summer camps to get ready for!

Throughout this week I've found myself getting more and more excited about being here with New Life. I've been meeting some wonderful people. Especially my temporary host family, Scott and Jenny Leggett, along with their three children: Natalie (12), Kendall (9) and Nick (6). They've been so welcoming and warm, I'm trying to soak up all of my time with the Leggett's- they're wonderful company and have so much to teach me about hospitality. I will be here for the next week or so, until I find a permanent host family!

Last Friday, I had two goodbye parties for my former jobs with Arizona State University. The first job was as an office assistant for the University College on the Downtown Campus. My boss with University College hosted a pizza party in my honor. I got to enjoy lunch with the professors and professional staff I helped throughout the year. They sent me off with well wishes and a thoughtful thank you card!

The second job was with the Department of Student Engagement, where I was a Community Assistant for the downtown residential hall, Taylor Place. They hosted an end of the year finale later that day for the Community Assistants and various para-professional staff. I was voted Mr. Congeniality, and I was really honored that they chose to give me such a nice certificate. It was a great time to gather and celebrate our hard work on behalf of the students for the past year.



I really enjoyed both jobs. The time I invested in each job and with ASU was well spent, but I’m looking forward to my new position with New Life. I will miss my room’s view at the residential hall…



But I’m looking forward to the new view I will have with my host family through New Life. I will hopefully be finding out who my host family is soon. It is an incredibly generous thing to invite someone into your home and allow them to be a part of your family. I am praying for whoever would be willing to do that for me, and please join me in praying for them.