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Like A Princess

The staff here at the AE campus treat the students as royalty. We get fresh towels every other day and new bedding every week. Food is always on the table and the workers go above and beyond to cater to our tastes. I feel a bit like a princess who is blessed by those who take care of her basic needs. I am grateful for those who work on this site. Whether they are washing dishes, cleaning our rooms, or clearing the grounds, they always seem to have a welcoming smile and a song to hum. They embody the verse found in Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the nae of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Wherever you may be in your journey, may you be working for the Lord.
All my love,
Gennavieve

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