My new job…
So as many of you know..starting back in August I started a new job…at a camp in little, ol’ Anna, Texas. It’s near McKinney for those of you from the Dallas area…if not..well, I’m actual just as close to Oklahoma at this point as I am to Dallas.
I’m an outdoor education teacher, so basically I teach 4 different classes several times a week. 2 classes a day and then night activites. I’ve learned more about science, nature, different types of trees, wildflowers (which change here ALL THE TIME), animals, bugs..you get the picture. It’s a constant learning process..but I am LOVING it!
The staff here is amazing and I really love each of them a lot.
"Bois D' Arc Tree"
One of the things that have become really precious to me is the trees here. The more I learn…the more I absolutely love. I’m constantly finding myself trying to figure out what different trees are…even when I’m just driving into town. They are such a cool example of God’s creation and so symbolic. Each working similarly, yet different at the same time. One of my favorites here at camp is the bois d’ arc trees. They are very strong..once used by Native Americans to make bows out of…You might recognize them because of their fruits..commonly know as “horse apples”:
Did you know only female bois d’ arc trees produce the “horse apples”? (Did you know some trees have male and female trees? Like cedars? I didn’t…until I got here..)
Anyways, I just LOVE all the trees here…and they have become a really cool reminder of the Lord. I haven’t fully researched or processed all I’m learning about these trees…but I’m really excited about what’s to come…I just keep thinking about God’s creation and how he made each of these trees differently, with different characteristics, different functions…I’m still processing…more to come…
matt said,
October 10, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Angel, you make me wish I lived somewhere with trees (Parki Azadi doesn’t count!). It was great to hear from you, and that things are going well. I’ll have to let my grandparents know that they have a female horse apple tree outside their garage.
failingandfalling said,
October 15, 2011 at 10:30 pm
I love it! That’s awesome!
Ashley said,
October 10, 2011 at 8:24 pm
That’s amazing! Who knew that some trees have gender?!? I learned something new today! So happy for you with your new(ish) job. Miss you friend!
failingandfalling said,
October 15, 2011 at 10:31 pm
i didn’t know either until I started working here…I miss you too!! We should try to talk soon…for real…
Beth Smart said,
October 12, 2011 at 12:26 am
I was just thinking about you the other day. Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new job! I’m confident that you are a great outdoor educator. What a dream job! I love going through scripture and finding all the references to nature – especially those that are around me. God is EVERYWHERE, isn’t He? I had never seen a Bois D’ Arc tree until we moved here. I’ve always wondered about them! Thanks for teaching me! Hugs!
failingandfalling said,
October 15, 2011 at 10:33 pm
i really do feel blessed to have this job. It’s amazing and teaching me more things all the time. And absolutely yes…He IS everywhere…praise the Lord!! Miss you! If you every want to bring your family out here for the day…feel free!! It would be sooo fun!