another march update!?

Hi everyone!

    It's been a lovely week as we have been preparing for the music DTS that starts on Monday! It's been confirmed that I am leading hospitality and have a number of new responsibilities for the quarter that I am excited about! Yesterday here it was a beautiful sunny 23 degrees, but this morning it has been raining and quite stormy- the ever changing spring weather here in Biarritz!

I went for a walk one rainy day last week and took this photo!

This is one of the roads near our base~ I love the architecture and the different vegetation here. 

Some morning calligraphy!

This is the room that the guest speakers each week will stay in. Yesterday I got to buy different snacks, tea and coffee, and set up their room! 

The theme of the music DTS is 'start a fire.' Adam asked me to paint his design and I've been helping set up the classroom with the music DTS staff- it's been fun!

Leading hospitality, I am in charge of staff birthdays, buying a gift, making a cake, and making sure their day is special! This was from one of the student's birthday's from the January school!

Easter was a lovely sunny day here. We had a nice lunch all together and then hunted for some chocolate hidden around the base. 

    On Thursday night last week I stayed overnight at the hospital. I was in bed for a few days unfortunately due to some ovarian cyst pain. It wasn't the first time this has happened, so I sort of knew what was going on and what was causing the pain. I had a CAT scan and an ultrasound at the hospital and thankfully they said I did not need surgery, and I got prescriptions for some pain medication. After about 3 days- around Sunday, I could get back to regular life. They suggested to get another ultrasound in about a month to monitor everything and make sure it is not getting worse. Prayers appreciated for that and that the pain would not come back! 

Thanks again for praying and for partnering with me and Ywam's vision, to know God and to make Him known. We are so excited for this new quarter and to meet all the new students- the first arrives here today. I will continue to keep you updated on things here!

Lots of love,

Steph

march update//

Hi everyone!

Can't believe we are well into March already! The January school has left for outreach, the Surf and Snow school is now back, shortly to be going home, and in a couple weeks the music school will start! Lots of things happening around here. 

For the new quarter I am now heading up hospitality for the base. What that looks like is anything from making sure visitors have welcome cards and beds, to doing laundry, to baking desserts every week, to planning and decorating special events, etc. As the base is expanding with more staff, currently we are spread out in 4 different places- the girls' apartment, the boys' apartment, the hostel (a local surf hostel we rent in the off-season), and the base. I am currently staying at the base, where the majority of events/classes/eating/intercession/worship-all happens. It only takes about 15 minutes to walk down to the beach. The weather hasn't been nice enough to play volleyball on the beach courts yet, but we are planning to do that soon one of these warmer weekends! We did have a bonfire on the beach one night which was awesome!

I am still needing to raise about $600- and am praying for God's provision. I would love for you to pray and ask Him about partnering with me. It doesn't have to be a lot- even a monthly commitment of $20 would be a huge blessing as I serve here. 

Thank you for supporting me- I promise some photos next post of this beautiful place. 

xo, Steph