Why California?

Before I left, many (or maybe just my mom and dad) wondered why I chose to go to California? I mean the real question is WHY NOT go to California? It's so warm and beautiful (plus Palm Trees and roses literally everywhere!) and you get to experience a REAL beach! (I'm just used to going to the lake beach and not the ocean beach :p... Ocean beach is SO much better btw) Ok...SO yes Cali has all these things, but in reality I took on this internship after spending a semester in Chicago and realizing just how much I needed to learn to share Christs love to an urban environment. Yes I know..I live in Chicago...I mean I couldn't get any more urban than that. So why California?....

First of all I really did look into internships in Chicago but all I could find were one week summer camps. And this, I did not want to do. I needed something that would keep me busy for the WHOLE summer.
Second, I needed a summer internship that was going to pay. And by Gods grace, I got a paid position from BCM! :)
Third, I have NEVER traveled on my own. I have never gone somewhere where I didn't know at least ONE person and had to completely trust on God alone that He would provide for me in every way that is needed when you go to a new place. AND I can tell you that when God has called you somewhere, HE WILL provide! (In EVERY way imaginable!) God is good, great, Amazing...and the list could go on...

BCM is located in East Palo Alto. I don't think I could of asked for any more of an urban environment similar to Chicago. This ministry has been around for 30 years and every staff member knows how to reach out because they actually live in EPA! This ministry focuses on children, and I feel that God has called me to work with children. So why not choose a ministry who knows best? ;)  My hope and goal is to be equipped with ideas to reach out back at home to Chicago & Rockford. (Both very urban cities) I trust in God that the new things I learn here, I can apply them back home. I know He will provide opportunities. I just need to trust in Him. :) So continue to keep me in your prayers. So much for this summer. So many new things to learn about sharing Christs love. <3