Hellooooooooooo!

Hi, everyone!

My name is Erin and I'm super excited to be working with Urban Connection this summer! So excited, in fact, that I trekked down here all the way from Kentucky (with wonderful Ms. Danielle) to be a part of this awesome organization, and more importantly, to spend some time with the kiddos!

I was led here from the University of Kentucky, where I just completed my freshman year. I had the opportunity to spend Spring Break here with some of the kids through the ministry that I'm a part of there, called Cats for Christ. (Cats meaning the Kentucky Wildcats... We don't work with animals, though we do get asked that a lot!) I'm currently studying Biology and Spanish at UK, and I aspire to be a doctor, particularly a pediatrician or a pediatric oncologist.

Beyond that, I love music, books, current events, KIDS, laughter, serving my Lord, spending time with my family (particularly my brothers, who also double as some of my best friends). If there were four statements that would teach you the most about who I am, they could probably be related to song lyrics (because what can't be?). For example:

1. The song "Jesus loves Me," because without that where would I be?

2. You've Got A Friend In Me, from the original Toy Story. I'd choose this song because it reminds me of the hours of Disney movies I watched with my twin brother, Brett, as a child. He is, and always will be, my best friend. I'm a fiercely loyal person, and once you carve out a place in my heart, you'll always have a friend in me.

3. Jump Rope, by Blue October. The chorus of the song talks about how life is like a jump rope; it goes up and down. I'm a pretty optimistic person and this song constantly reminds me never to take things for granted, but also never to be too discouraged.

4. Send Me On My Way, by Rusted Root. This song has the silliest beat and is sometimes difficult to make sense of, just like me. :) I grew up in a small town, and this song perfectly describes my desire to see and experience the world beyond western Kentucky. Also, its impossible to listen to that song and not be happy, and I feel like happy is my normal mode. :)

I'm so grateful for the opportunity to serve your kids this summer! Please feel free to introduce yourself and to ask any questions you may have. I can't wait to meet you all! :)

--Erin