Meet the Intern - Lilly

Where are you from originally?
I grew up in lakes area in the city of Fergus Falls, MN.

Where are you going to school and what are you planning to pursue upon graduating?
I am currently attending Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) and I am pursing social work. I hope to be working in an adoption agency or even explore medical social work post graduation.

What drew you to adoption and interning with CAS?
I myself am adopted from Mexico and have always been interested in the process of adoption. I stand for everything that CAS believes in and I am very honored to be interning here.

What do you like to do when you aren’t working?
I enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, boating, skilling in the winter and keeping up with the Fargo Force. Otherwise going to a variety of concerts, doing art projects and traveling.

Can you share a favorite quote or something that inspires you?
I am a part of the campus ministry Chi Alpha and this year has been about breaking the darkness on campus with God's love. So the verse I am sharing is Isaiah 60:1-3 “Arise and shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, BUT the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn”. To me this verse is a great reminder that God will forever be on his thrown and we will always be in his light.

We are thrilled to have Lilly this spring, as well as Nicole who started part-time and Averi in Bismarck (her post will be up soon!). We are currently accepting applications for the fall.

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