I Have the BEST Job Ever!

Over the past several weeks I have had the privileged to get to know the youth in our church on a more personal level.  I can not express to you how wonderful each and every one of these kids are.  They all have such a joy for life, and every single one of them can make you laugh even on your saddest day.  I am so grateful for the opportunity that God has placed before me to be in the lives of these youth.  I get to feel younger again when I am around them.  I am truly a 15 year old at heart.  If I had it my way, I would have never grown up.  Although when we do play Ultimate Frisbee, I don't feel so young anymore.  I need to get back in shape!  :)

Today was the last day of work for our youth leader, Sarah.  While watching her interact and lead this group of teenagers, I have seen the joy and love that she has for them as well as they have for her.  I am so thankful for the time that I have had to work with Sarah. She has already taught me so much in the short weeks of working together.  I just hope that I can gain that respect and relationships with each and every youth that she has.  I pray for the next season of her life as she continues her calling in ministry.

I am excited for the trips, exhausting weekends, many lock-ins, ultimate Frisbee games, and many more tiring things that comes along with being a youth leader.  I am even more excited to see these youth grow into the person that God is calling each and every one of them to be.  I can't wait to see what God has in store for this church with these amazing youth  :)

Looking Back

Since moving back in with my parents I have had a lot of free time.  With my free time, I have gone through some old boxes in the attic and found letters and pictures from my Jr. High days.  It was very entertaining going back through and reading the letters.  The drama back in Jr. High is so funny now, but back then it was possibly the worst thing happening at the time.  Since my Jr. High days, my friends, my style, and even the person I was has changed.  Those memories, lessons, and friends are still apart of what made me who I am today.  I loved going back and reading the notes and looking through the old pictures.  I thought I would share some of the pictures.  I think it's funny to see how the styles have changed  :)