EFY 2009

Dear Reader,

As you should know, I was an EFY counselor this past summer, and it was one of the most amazing times of my life. Reflecting back on this summer, I learned ALOT about the gospel, about Jesus Christ, and I think most importantly about myself.

On this past Friday night, I was sitting at my apartment, bored because my plans had fallen through, when I decided that I would go on to the EFY website to find out when they were accepting applications for counselors for next summer. It said it wouldn't be accepting them until Nov. 1, 2008. I then decided that I would fill out an application to be a BC (building counselor). A building counselor is basically a counselor of the counselors. To be a building counselor, you must have already been a counselor before (which I have). Well, I filled out the application and e-mailed it in. When I applied to be a counselor last year, it took them a few days to a week, to get back to me and tell me if they wanted an interview. About two hours after I had submitted my application to be a BC, I had an email from EFY telling me that they wanted me to schedule an interview with them.

So, now, here I am, not knowing exactly what to do. I want to work EFY again this coming summer, but I'm scared of what may or may not happen if I do work EFY. When you are hired as a BC, you have to work 8 weeks during the summer. And, for those of you who don't know, Brandon comes home at the end of May, and the first week of EFY (which I would have to work) is the last week of May. So, I would basically be gone the whole summer and not see him at all when he gets back. But, on the other hand, being a BC would be an AMAZING experience. I wouldn't be working directly with the youth, but I think that I could have some AMAZING experiences that would help me, the counselors I would be working with, and the youth grow.

I scheduled an interview, for Nov. 7, 2008. And, I am still so nervous about it, and if I really want to do it or not. Also, I don't think I'm nearly qualified or adequate to do this. Everyone else is so knowledgeable of the gospel, and me, I'm just Terri, who has been a member of the church for a little over a year and three months. So, I ask you, Reader, that you will pray for me. And, pray that I may find the answer that I need. Thanks!

Love you!
Terri Ann