Hello!
My name is Anna Christine Goode. My middle name is important to me because it is part of my identity as a child of God. I was always raised in a Christian home but I walked away from God for a time. I was not heading the right direction (I was not really depressed but it was something of the sort) but thankfully I was turned back to Him before I did anything I would regret. Since then, Christine has really become part of who I am. That's just the REALLY short version of my story. I look forward to being able to tell you the whole story.
Anyway, I am a sophomore and 15 (I'll be 16 by the trip). I live in Gainesville, GA about 20 minutes from the AIM base where training camp will be. My dad works for AIM and that is actually why we moved here. I can't wait to tell that story either. I live with my parents and little sister, Sophie, who is 12. I love to play piano and sing. I wish i could bring a piano but i don't think that would go over so well at the airport. :P I love all of God's creation and I'm awed by it again every day. I especially love stars and waterfalls. Similarly to many of you, i also like photography. I am mostly outgoing I think. I usually am quieter when I first meet people and when I am with quiet people though. I don't play any sports. I was never really into that, nor was i by any standard good at them. I love my friends more than anything else in the world. I would risk my life any day for one of them. I've been to Nicaragua twice with my family and I can't wait to go with all of you!
God has given me a gift to love people and see them the way He does. I am also, to an extent, able to feel what they feel, and therefore be better able to pray for them. I have to work, though, to take the time out of my day to read His word. I am also pretty shy about witnessing to people with words.
Look forward to being able to meet you all in person in June! :)
