This was published on September 19, 2007
My life has drastically changed in the last month and a half. Although this was something I was expecting, in a way there really is no way of knowing exactly what those changes have in store. God is amazing. God is Faithful. God is also very unpredictable.
1) I packed up my life and moved to Denver, driving a u-haul for the first time in my life. A little scary but it was manageable.
2) I went from living in an apartment by myself to a four bedroom house with 3 other guys. I couldn't ask for better roommates. I was originally supposed to be living with 4 completely different guys in a completely different house and it fell through one week before I moved to Denver! I probably should have freaked out. I didn't and God came through with this current situation. Honestly I think it was for the best.
3) I went from having a steady job and a normal routine and paycheck to wondering where my next paycheck was going to come from. Praise God He found me two awesome jobs here in Denver. One working as a part time Youth Minister and the other as Coordinator of Totus Tuus. Both awesome jobs, and while it will still be tight financially I'll be able to pay the bills.
4) I went from being a Teacher to a student. I love my graduate program it is absolutely amazing. It is one of the most challenging things I have ever encountered but I love it so much! In some ways God might be punishing me for all the work I made my former students do. Hahaha. But I miss teaching, especially teaching at Carroll like crazy!
5) I moved away from all my kids. I miss my students and especially my Knights. To be honest this has been the toughest part. My heart truly aches some days because I'm not around them anymore. It's wierd that Thursday nights come around and I'm not with them.
6) I went from having a very small and limited community (which although had it's draw backs at times I loved and miss) to having a HUGE community. The Catholic Young Adult Population here is enourmous! There is so much activity here. I love it!
7) I went from a population of very few single Catholic women, to a population of an overabundance of single Catholic women. If I don't meet my future spouse here I'm going to the seminary! Hahaha!
All of this has been a huge lesson in trust. Everyday that goes by here I get more and more confirmation that this is where I'm supposed to be. There are days that are so tough and I miss Wichita like crazy. But even in the midst of those moments of sadness the feeling of peace that this is where I belong never goes away. It took me three weeks to find a job and came down to my absolute last dime and then, bang, God gave not only one job I love, but two! Life truly is amazing. God' plan is amazing. While I quite haven't figured out the full purpose of why he brought me to Denver I know He brought me. It took me almost 4 years to figure out why God brought me to Wichita and if you would have asked me if I would have been sad to leave there three years ago I would have said no way. But God has a reason for everything. He had a reason for me being in Wichita for 5 years and now he has a reason for me being in Denver. All I can do is keep going one day at a time and constantly remind myself to trust and surrender!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Reality Sets In
This was published on July 6, 2007
Well the summer is half over. Its kind of crazy how time flies by so freaking fast. I have definetally sucked at blogging the last few months, but I guess you could say I've had a thousand other things on my mind. The summer has been pretty darn good.
I spent the first week in Colorado. I found a house and some roommates. The job search was not so successful. I have no clue what I'm going to do for a job when I get out there, but I'm not as freaked out about that as I thought I would be. I guess just more confirmation that this move is truly something outside myself and something God must really want for me. I also officially sent in my tuition check and registration form. I am officially enrolled at the Augustine Institute in Denver, CO.
The second week I spent just chilling at home. nothing too exciting, but very relaxing. The following week I headed out to Steubenville, Lancaster, and D.C. It was an awesome trip. It was good to see and hang with the old crowd. Lots of marvelously tasting beer and many good laughs.
Since being back from that trip I have moved into a house for the remainder of the summer with Andrew Lesh, gone on Knights retreat, and just hung out and relaxed. It truly has been awesome.
But reality has really begun to set in. I move in just barely over a month. Everything I have known for the last five years I will be saying goodbye to. It seems so wierd. As much as I am excited for this move and as much as I know that this is God's will for me, it doesn't make it any easier. This part of life is never fun. The cross part. You know the part where you have to lose something in order to gain another thing. The part where you have to suffer before you can experience joy. I'm standing at the threshhold of my cross. I can see it. There is a part of me that really is not looking forward to picking it up, but another part of me that wants to run towards it and embrace it, because I know what awaits me out there. That is the amazing thing about the cross of Christ, its that with it comes a resurrection.
Call me over dramatic. Yes this very much is in many ways a small cross compared to what others are facing in life. None the less It is a cross I am about to expereince. But as I said, bring on the pain, because I know after the tough part of all this is over, God has some amazing things in store for me. I have no idea what they are but I trust that they are better than anything I can imagine, because his plan has always been way better than my plan. That is what keeps me going, the hope of what awaits me when the hard part ends. I cling to that and remind myself of that every time I think about how hard it is going to be to leave this place. Five years ago I arrived here broken, alone, upset at God for bringing me here instead of New Orleans, for bringing me to a place away from all my college friends when all of them where some place with at least a small group of steubenville grads. But that was the suffering part, and when that ended what I have left is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. The experience of teaching at the most amazing school, encountering some incredilbe friendships, and the joy of God using me to affect so many lives. The relationships I have built here will carry me through to the next point on my journey.
So it will be hard it will be tough, but in the end God knows what he is doing and I am so very excited to experience the resurrection that will come from this cross.
Well the summer is half over. Its kind of crazy how time flies by so freaking fast. I have definetally sucked at blogging the last few months, but I guess you could say I've had a thousand other things on my mind. The summer has been pretty darn good.
I spent the first week in Colorado. I found a house and some roommates. The job search was not so successful. I have no clue what I'm going to do for a job when I get out there, but I'm not as freaked out about that as I thought I would be. I guess just more confirmation that this move is truly something outside myself and something God must really want for me. I also officially sent in my tuition check and registration form. I am officially enrolled at the Augustine Institute in Denver, CO.
The second week I spent just chilling at home. nothing too exciting, but very relaxing. The following week I headed out to Steubenville, Lancaster, and D.C. It was an awesome trip. It was good to see and hang with the old crowd. Lots of marvelously tasting beer and many good laughs.
Since being back from that trip I have moved into a house for the remainder of the summer with Andrew Lesh, gone on Knights retreat, and just hung out and relaxed. It truly has been awesome.
But reality has really begun to set in. I move in just barely over a month. Everything I have known for the last five years I will be saying goodbye to. It seems so wierd. As much as I am excited for this move and as much as I know that this is God's will for me, it doesn't make it any easier. This part of life is never fun. The cross part. You know the part where you have to lose something in order to gain another thing. The part where you have to suffer before you can experience joy. I'm standing at the threshhold of my cross. I can see it. There is a part of me that really is not looking forward to picking it up, but another part of me that wants to run towards it and embrace it, because I know what awaits me out there. That is the amazing thing about the cross of Christ, its that with it comes a resurrection.
Call me over dramatic. Yes this very much is in many ways a small cross compared to what others are facing in life. None the less It is a cross I am about to expereince. But as I said, bring on the pain, because I know after the tough part of all this is over, God has some amazing things in store for me. I have no idea what they are but I trust that they are better than anything I can imagine, because his plan has always been way better than my plan. That is what keeps me going, the hope of what awaits me when the hard part ends. I cling to that and remind myself of that every time I think about how hard it is going to be to leave this place. Five years ago I arrived here broken, alone, upset at God for bringing me here instead of New Orleans, for bringing me to a place away from all my college friends when all of them where some place with at least a small group of steubenville grads. But that was the suffering part, and when that ended what I have left is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. The experience of teaching at the most amazing school, encountering some incredilbe friendships, and the joy of God using me to affect so many lives. The relationships I have built here will carry me through to the next point on my journey.
So it will be hard it will be tough, but in the end God knows what he is doing and I am so very excited to experience the resurrection that will come from this cross.
Thanks for the Memories
This was published on May 27, 2007
Well it has been ages since I have blogged. I figure it is about time. The last few months of my life have been insane. I've loved every minute of it, but I have been insanely busy. Here is a quick re-cap since January.
January- 2nd Semster began, started the biggest loser competition, decided to move to Denver and went on the March for life trip, and had Knights retreat. All things were incredibly successful.
February- Served on Sojourn, began job search in Denver, plugged along in the classroom, seems like I had something every weekend that kept be pretty busy.
March- I lost 36 lbs and came in second in the biggest loser competion, relaxed and enjoyed my Spring Break, started lifting weights, continued Denver Job search, had an amazing lent!
April- Easter came and it was amazing, was stressed with planning prom, began getting antsy for the school year to end! Also of course the highlight of my month was confirmation at SEAS and being a sponsor to Nick, Scott, and Josh. What a joy it was to see those boys confirmed and what an honor to be a part of it.
May- This month has been so surreal. It began with hitting 42lbs lost since january. Then I had the St. Francis Confirmation where I sponsored Stephen and Mike. Also a great blessing to be a part of that. I went to Iowa City to see my brother graduate college. Had a great time with my family. Was wiereded out when we went bar hopping with my parents and my brother's college friends. I've experienced every emotion possible over the last month. I was an emotional basket case on the day of farewell mass as I had to watch my seniors leave me and it hit me especially hard that I was not coming back to Carroll. I spent the whole day after farewell mass graduation party hoping and saying goodbye to my kids. Then of course there was graduation. I was more proud and excited then because I think I was all cried out at that point. The last week I had pretty much gotten over the sadness and because the Seniors were gone I was pretty much just annoyed to still be there. Friday came and as I packed up my class room all I could feel was greatfullness for having spent time there and relief that it was over. I leave for Denver tomorrow in hopes of finding a job and a place to live. At this point everything is in God's hands.
As I look back on the last few months I am flooded with so many good memories. It definetally was by far the best semester I have spent at Carroll. I have developped new friendships and relationships. I have gotten rid of so many relationships and people in my life that just made me unhappy. I have not been this happy in a long time. I feel more myself than I have ever been. I feel a sense of accomplishment with all the weight loss. I feel like a new person ready for a new journey ahead. The road that lies ahead will be very difficult. I am going to terribly miss this place I have called home for the last five years, but I know that God is guiding me. I know that I am doing his will. And though His will may not be easy, it always proves better than our own. So here's to what is left of my time in Wichita. I will cherish it, but I know I am ready to go on when the time comes.
Hopefully this won't be the last of my blogs. I will keep you all updated throughout the summer!
Well it has been ages since I have blogged. I figure it is about time. The last few months of my life have been insane. I've loved every minute of it, but I have been insanely busy. Here is a quick re-cap since January.
January- 2nd Semster began, started the biggest loser competition, decided to move to Denver and went on the March for life trip, and had Knights retreat. All things were incredibly successful.
February- Served on Sojourn, began job search in Denver, plugged along in the classroom, seems like I had something every weekend that kept be pretty busy.
March- I lost 36 lbs and came in second in the biggest loser competion, relaxed and enjoyed my Spring Break, started lifting weights, continued Denver Job search, had an amazing lent!
April- Easter came and it was amazing, was stressed with planning prom, began getting antsy for the school year to end! Also of course the highlight of my month was confirmation at SEAS and being a sponsor to Nick, Scott, and Josh. What a joy it was to see those boys confirmed and what an honor to be a part of it.
May- This month has been so surreal. It began with hitting 42lbs lost since january. Then I had the St. Francis Confirmation where I sponsored Stephen and Mike. Also a great blessing to be a part of that. I went to Iowa City to see my brother graduate college. Had a great time with my family. Was wiereded out when we went bar hopping with my parents and my brother's college friends. I've experienced every emotion possible over the last month. I was an emotional basket case on the day of farewell mass as I had to watch my seniors leave me and it hit me especially hard that I was not coming back to Carroll. I spent the whole day after farewell mass graduation party hoping and saying goodbye to my kids. Then of course there was graduation. I was more proud and excited then because I think I was all cried out at that point. The last week I had pretty much gotten over the sadness and because the Seniors were gone I was pretty much just annoyed to still be there. Friday came and as I packed up my class room all I could feel was greatfullness for having spent time there and relief that it was over. I leave for Denver tomorrow in hopes of finding a job and a place to live. At this point everything is in God's hands.
As I look back on the last few months I am flooded with so many good memories. It definetally was by far the best semester I have spent at Carroll. I have developped new friendships and relationships. I have gotten rid of so many relationships and people in my life that just made me unhappy. I have not been this happy in a long time. I feel more myself than I have ever been. I feel a sense of accomplishment with all the weight loss. I feel like a new person ready for a new journey ahead. The road that lies ahead will be very difficult. I am going to terribly miss this place I have called home for the last five years, but I know that God is guiding me. I know that I am doing his will. And though His will may not be easy, it always proves better than our own. So here's to what is left of my time in Wichita. I will cherish it, but I know I am ready to go on when the time comes.
Hopefully this won't be the last of my blogs. I will keep you all updated throughout the summer!
Let There Be Peace!
This was published on March 18, 2007
So I finally get to blog. It has been way too long. A lot has happened since the last time I posted. I must say though that despite the constant buisiness life has been pretty dang good. It was a tough fall for me interiorly but I can definetally tell that with the weather so has my soul reached a Spring Time. So many possibilities await. So much excitement. A lot of sadness too. But even a midst that sadness there is joy.
We are well into Lent. I feel like Lent has been very fruitful. I've chosen to do a lot of little thing well rather than a ton of big things poorly. I must say that I have for the most part have kept up with everything and I am definetally feeling the graces from it. It has been tough as Lent should be but not so overwhelming that I want to give up.
I continue to prepare for the big move. Spring Break has arrived. When I go back in a week we begin the 4th Quarter. The final quarter of school and my life at Bishop Carroll. It is very strange that it is all about to end, but honestly there is still so much peace there about this decision. I'm getting a little nervous about finding a job, a place to live, and all the actual logistics of the moving, but every time I pray I keep getting a sense that it will all be ok I just need to trust. This can be hard but I know deep down it will all work out.
Confirmation is fast approaching for my boys. I am so excited for them to recieve this sacrament. I am so honored to be their sponsor. I've seen so much growth in these guys since I first met them that it amazes me. I am so glad that they are choosing to live their faith to the best of their ability. I continue to pray for them daily.
Life has been filled with so much grading, working, volunteering, and social activity lately it's hard to see where the time has gone. But I honestly feel so blessed with all the people around me. With all the gifts God is giving me. I couldn't ask for more.
There have of course been little frustrations and difficulties. but it wouldn't be a life well lived without struggles. I still love my job but to be honest with you it has become increasingly difficult in the last couple weeks to do it, especially knowing I'm leaving. I don't know why but teaching the Freshmen this year has become a true chore, a cross to bear if you will. I have a blast with my juniors but the temptation to not teach and just hang out becomes greater as the year wears on. So I definetally need God's grace to continue. I need strength and courage to keep teaching well and not give into those temptations.
Last week my driver side window on my car stopped working. It was stuck open. It cost $300 I don't have to fix. I had quite the fit. But hey, somehow God will take care of this too.
Well I'm off to enjoy my break for the week. Hopefully I will get a chance to post again this week.
So I finally get to blog. It has been way too long. A lot has happened since the last time I posted. I must say though that despite the constant buisiness life has been pretty dang good. It was a tough fall for me interiorly but I can definetally tell that with the weather so has my soul reached a Spring Time. So many possibilities await. So much excitement. A lot of sadness too. But even a midst that sadness there is joy.
We are well into Lent. I feel like Lent has been very fruitful. I've chosen to do a lot of little thing well rather than a ton of big things poorly. I must say that I have for the most part have kept up with everything and I am definetally feeling the graces from it. It has been tough as Lent should be but not so overwhelming that I want to give up.
I continue to prepare for the big move. Spring Break has arrived. When I go back in a week we begin the 4th Quarter. The final quarter of school and my life at Bishop Carroll. It is very strange that it is all about to end, but honestly there is still so much peace there about this decision. I'm getting a little nervous about finding a job, a place to live, and all the actual logistics of the moving, but every time I pray I keep getting a sense that it will all be ok I just need to trust. This can be hard but I know deep down it will all work out.
Confirmation is fast approaching for my boys. I am so excited for them to recieve this sacrament. I am so honored to be their sponsor. I've seen so much growth in these guys since I first met them that it amazes me. I am so glad that they are choosing to live their faith to the best of their ability. I continue to pray for them daily.
Life has been filled with so much grading, working, volunteering, and social activity lately it's hard to see where the time has gone. But I honestly feel so blessed with all the people around me. With all the gifts God is giving me. I couldn't ask for more.
There have of course been little frustrations and difficulties. but it wouldn't be a life well lived without struggles. I still love my job but to be honest with you it has become increasingly difficult in the last couple weeks to do it, especially knowing I'm leaving. I don't know why but teaching the Freshmen this year has become a true chore, a cross to bear if you will. I have a blast with my juniors but the temptation to not teach and just hang out becomes greater as the year wears on. So I definetally need God's grace to continue. I need strength and courage to keep teaching well and not give into those temptations.
Last week my driver side window on my car stopped working. It was stuck open. It cost $300 I don't have to fix. I had quite the fit. But hey, somehow God will take care of this too.
Well I'm off to enjoy my break for the week. Hopefully I will get a chance to post again this week.
AHHHH!!!!
This was published on March 11, 2007
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Okay just needed to do that. It's the end of the nine weeks and I'm way stressed with grading and lots of other activities. Wish I had time to blog, but don't really right now. But I promise to update soon. Hopefully by next weekend! Hope everyone is having a blessed lent!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Okay just needed to do that. It's the end of the nine weeks and I'm way stressed with grading and lots of other activities. Wish I had time to blog, but don't really right now. But I promise to update soon. Hopefully by next weekend! Hope everyone is having a blessed lent!
Random Rant 2
This was published on February 10, 2007
So I have been in a reflective mood lately so I have lots of little things to mention. This one won't be as bitter or angry as the last random rant several months ago, but none the less still pretty random.
Random 1: I have been incredibly stressed this past week. Lots of papers to grade, lots of running around. Three weekends in a row of being busy finally caught up to me. I don't think I have felt as exhausted I was last night in a long time. Its been a good week, but a long week. I'm glad I'm finally getting some time to relax.
Random 2: My prayer time is slacking. Mainly because I've been so busy, but that is no excuse. Why is it that when we get busy and stressed the first thing we sacrifice is our prayer time? Shouldn't that be the last thing we give up in those stressful moments.
Random 3: I've been teaching and lecturing on the importance of strong family relationships, strong friendships, and how to date well in my Catholic Social Doctrine Classes. I may talk to my students about all this but It can definetally apply to me. It urkes me how poorly we have learned to build strong relationships. Human relationships are the escence of what makes us who we are. People don't date well, then they don't marry well, then they don't parent well. This drives me crazy. Why can't we take big decisions like marriage more seriously in our society? Why can't parents worry more about parenting their kids than being friends with them. Why are we so afraid of what people might think of us that we hide the real us and lessen the chances of ever forming truly lasting and real friendships? This stuff frustrates me so much. I wish people could just cut the crap and live their lives how they were meant to live them. One man and One woman is marriage, that's it, no excpetions! Get to know a person well and take the marriage covenant seriously! Parent your children; in other words, GROW A PAIR AND LEARN TO SAY NO! Letting kids come over and get trashed at your house and then not letting them drive home is NOT RESPONSIBLE PARENTING!!!! Who cares what the "in-crowd" does. The in-crowd is not your real friends and in the long run their lives will end up in a very shallow place. Real friends challenge you to grow, they don't challenge you to change your morals and standards.
Random 4: I had a small freakout yesterday. I realized how real this whole Denver thing is. I sent in my deposit and my possition at Bishop Carroll is officially open. They are accepting applications and resumes and will probably begin interviews for it in the near future. It wasn't necessarily a bad freakout, it was just an awakening. It was a feeling of, "Wow, I'm really leaving, I've never been so excited and so terrified, all at the same time." It's bizzare, but no matter how scary it may seem at times I've never even thought once about changing my mind on this. I have an incredible peace about it. I know God has my back on this one and somehow everything is going to work itself out. But please continue to pray that I find a job and place to live.
Random 5: I love teaching! My kids at Carroll rock. Enough said.
Random 6: I love the Knights of the Holy Queen. These boys give me so much joy. The brotherhood we have is amazing. Some of these boys never cease to amaze me. Most of them are light years ahead of where I was in High School.
Random 7: Praise God for my friends. Thank you all for challenging me to grow and bringing me to where I am today. Please continue to challenge me. Never be afraid to call me on. Pray for me and as always I will continue praying for all of you.
Well that's enough randomness for one blog. Hope all of you have a blessed week!
So I have been in a reflective mood lately so I have lots of little things to mention. This one won't be as bitter or angry as the last random rant several months ago, but none the less still pretty random.
Random 1: I have been incredibly stressed this past week. Lots of papers to grade, lots of running around. Three weekends in a row of being busy finally caught up to me. I don't think I have felt as exhausted I was last night in a long time. Its been a good week, but a long week. I'm glad I'm finally getting some time to relax.
Random 2: My prayer time is slacking. Mainly because I've been so busy, but that is no excuse. Why is it that when we get busy and stressed the first thing we sacrifice is our prayer time? Shouldn't that be the last thing we give up in those stressful moments.
Random 3: I've been teaching and lecturing on the importance of strong family relationships, strong friendships, and how to date well in my Catholic Social Doctrine Classes. I may talk to my students about all this but It can definetally apply to me. It urkes me how poorly we have learned to build strong relationships. Human relationships are the escence of what makes us who we are. People don't date well, then they don't marry well, then they don't parent well. This drives me crazy. Why can't we take big decisions like marriage more seriously in our society? Why can't parents worry more about parenting their kids than being friends with them. Why are we so afraid of what people might think of us that we hide the real us and lessen the chances of ever forming truly lasting and real friendships? This stuff frustrates me so much. I wish people could just cut the crap and live their lives how they were meant to live them. One man and One woman is marriage, that's it, no excpetions! Get to know a person well and take the marriage covenant seriously! Parent your children; in other words, GROW A PAIR AND LEARN TO SAY NO! Letting kids come over and get trashed at your house and then not letting them drive home is NOT RESPONSIBLE PARENTING!!!! Who cares what the "in-crowd" does. The in-crowd is not your real friends and in the long run their lives will end up in a very shallow place. Real friends challenge you to grow, they don't challenge you to change your morals and standards.
Random 4: I had a small freakout yesterday. I realized how real this whole Denver thing is. I sent in my deposit and my possition at Bishop Carroll is officially open. They are accepting applications and resumes and will probably begin interviews for it in the near future. It wasn't necessarily a bad freakout, it was just an awakening. It was a feeling of, "Wow, I'm really leaving, I've never been so excited and so terrified, all at the same time." It's bizzare, but no matter how scary it may seem at times I've never even thought once about changing my mind on this. I have an incredible peace about it. I know God has my back on this one and somehow everything is going to work itself out. But please continue to pray that I find a job and place to live.
Random 5: I love teaching! My kids at Carroll rock. Enough said.
Random 6: I love the Knights of the Holy Queen. These boys give me so much joy. The brotherhood we have is amazing. Some of these boys never cease to amaze me. Most of them are light years ahead of where I was in High School.
Random 7: Praise God for my friends. Thank you all for challenging me to grow and bringing me to where I am today. Please continue to challenge me. Never be afraid to call me on. Pray for me and as always I will continue praying for all of you.
Well that's enough randomness for one blog. Hope all of you have a blessed week!
Bountiful Blessings
This was published on January 30, 2007
I am truly amazed at life these days. I finally feel like I am out of the funk I was in last semester. I finally feel like I am seeing things more clearly than ever. I have a peace in my life I have not felt in a long time.
Ever since I got back from Christmas break I have honestly felt like I am on cloud nine. Life is just good. I honestly don't feel like I have a thing to complain about. My new set of classes is awesome. I love my students and I really feel like I am connecting with them more than last semester. Life with my friendships seems normal. The drama seems to have died down. The social rejects aren't coming around and I am getting along with pretty much everyone right now.
I also just cam back from two amazing weekends. This past weekend was Knights retreat and the weekend before I was in D.C. on the March for Life. Both those weekends were amazing.
D.C. was probably the best trip of the four years I have been. I got to ride on the Senior bus this year. It was so nice to spend time with the Seniors. I just seem to have a special connection with them and any time I get to spend with them I enjoy. We have been through a lot together. I taught them all, every single one of them as Freshmen and then most of them again when they were Juniors. In a lot of ways they have seen me evolve as a teacher and know me more than any other group of students to go through Bishop Carroll. We had a great time on the trip. We laughed and had some great conversations. We trapsed around D.C. I took a group to the Spy Museum and then some other museums at the Smithsonian. The masses we went to were awesome. It was so great to have our Bishop there, not to mention over 700 teenagers from the Wichita Diocese! It truly was an amazing trip.
The Knights retreat really re-energized me spiritually. I love spending time with those guys. They really inspire me. Some of those guys are simply light years a head of where I was in High School. The talks were amazing. We focused on the Beatitudes and the 7 last words. It was pretty sweet. The prayer time was great. The conversations were productive and boy did we all laugh harder than we have in a long time.
So to sum it up life is just good. God is amazing and he really has made it apparent in the last few weeks. Kind of ironic since I'm moving in August. But somehow it still all makes sense. Leaving this place is going to be one of the hardest things in my life thus far. I never thought I would say this, but it could potentially be harder than when I left Steubenville. God's will is never easy. I have never felt more confident that I am making the right decision though. Praise God for all the bountiful blessing in my life- my job, my friends, and my brothers in the Knights! Thank you Lord for Wichita, Kansas!
I am truly amazed at life these days. I finally feel like I am out of the funk I was in last semester. I finally feel like I am seeing things more clearly than ever. I have a peace in my life I have not felt in a long time.
Ever since I got back from Christmas break I have honestly felt like I am on cloud nine. Life is just good. I honestly don't feel like I have a thing to complain about. My new set of classes is awesome. I love my students and I really feel like I am connecting with them more than last semester. Life with my friendships seems normal. The drama seems to have died down. The social rejects aren't coming around and I am getting along with pretty much everyone right now.
I also just cam back from two amazing weekends. This past weekend was Knights retreat and the weekend before I was in D.C. on the March for Life. Both those weekends were amazing.
D.C. was probably the best trip of the four years I have been. I got to ride on the Senior bus this year. It was so nice to spend time with the Seniors. I just seem to have a special connection with them and any time I get to spend with them I enjoy. We have been through a lot together. I taught them all, every single one of them as Freshmen and then most of them again when they were Juniors. In a lot of ways they have seen me evolve as a teacher and know me more than any other group of students to go through Bishop Carroll. We had a great time on the trip. We laughed and had some great conversations. We trapsed around D.C. I took a group to the Spy Museum and then some other museums at the Smithsonian. The masses we went to were awesome. It was so great to have our Bishop there, not to mention over 700 teenagers from the Wichita Diocese! It truly was an amazing trip.
The Knights retreat really re-energized me spiritually. I love spending time with those guys. They really inspire me. Some of those guys are simply light years a head of where I was in High School. The talks were amazing. We focused on the Beatitudes and the 7 last words. It was pretty sweet. The prayer time was great. The conversations were productive and boy did we all laugh harder than we have in a long time.
So to sum it up life is just good. God is amazing and he really has made it apparent in the last few weeks. Kind of ironic since I'm moving in August. But somehow it still all makes sense. Leaving this place is going to be one of the hardest things in my life thus far. I never thought I would say this, but it could potentially be harder than when I left Steubenville. God's will is never easy. I have never felt more confident that I am making the right decision though. Praise God for all the bountiful blessing in my life- my job, my friends, and my brothers in the Knights! Thank you Lord for Wichita, Kansas!
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