Time flies.

Over the last month we have returned to hosting retreats, as the Winter Meltdowns are just about over. Now that spring has decided to arrive we are beginning to see color return to the trees and the grass beginning to grow. Along with that we have seen an increased energy level at the ranch. The excitement from the Winter Meltdowns has gotten us all pumped up for the next Outdoor Education season and the quickly approaching summer camp.

Lately a lot of our time has been spent planning our spring trip, getting ready for our respective roles for the summer, and of course our typical cleaning duties. We have had quite a bit of excitement as well though. Recently we went to another Chick-Fil-A opening outside of Philly in which 20 people associated with the Ranch went in the hopes of being in the first 100. There were 115 people at the opening at 6 a.m. which means that we had to do a raffle. As we sat waiting to hear the numbers we starting mentally checking off people from the ranch as we were called. With less than 10 people to be called we still had 3 people remaining and we began getting a little anxious. Then two numbers were called nearly back to back from the ranch leaving only Beth with just 5 numbers left. Down to just one number, Beth had still not been called. Then as the announcer read the last number, it was Beth's thus making her number 100!! She was obviously very excited as it is the second time that she was the 100th person to be called. The next 24 hours we spent on the parking lot of Chick-Fil-A enjoying the company of everyone there and simply resting.

That following Friday Beth, Taco, Sarah, Hannah and myself all went to the Baltimore Blast where we handed out brochures and occasionally got glimpses of the soccer game. It was awesome to be able to talk with so many kids and get them interested in coming to the Ranch over the summer. After the game Hawk Nelson performed. The concert was awesome and of course provided plenty of entertainment.

This week brought more excitement as all of the interns went into Baltimore. We went to the Basilica, walked around Inner Harbor and just spent time together in there. It was great to just get away together and have some fun off the Ranch and really helped us energize and get ready for the final Winter Meltdown of the season.

It's hard to believe that we've been at the Internship for over 6 months. We have certainly come a long way since then and have already experienced so much. There is still a lot to do and a lot to learn. I am confident that the next few months of the internship will be just as rewarding as the first 6 months.