Bittersweet

That is the word that I would use to describe the last couple of weeks...bittersweet.  The time is here that everything is coming to a close.  A few weeks ago we finished EDGE and Life Teen for the year and we had our last night. It was so hard to say good bye to all the kids that I have seen grow closer to the Lord and the Church  I have seen these youth through highs and lows of their lives these past two years. The teens have taught me a lot about myself.  I have learned that I am stronger than I thought and that I really do love youth ministry despite all the craziness that consumes youth ministry. I have grown close to my Core as we went through together, the beautiful moments of the ministry when the youth had their "aha" moments and the light bulb finally went off and the lows in ministry when you hear and see the things that these youth are up against each and everyday. Thank you all of you for all of your support these past two years! I could not have done it without all of the Core Team leaders! One of the most important things I have learned by working in youth ministry is that one must completely trust in the Lord and His plan.  Things always seemed to work out for the best when I got out of the way and allowed the Lord to do what He does best. 

I am sad to be leaving but I am so excited to be entering.  I know that it is a life of sacrifice but I am ready for that sacrifice.  I love being with the Sisters because of their prayer life and the joy of Christ that radiates off of them. I look forward to living a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. 

I end with this post with a quote from St. Therese of Lisieux "Let us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors."  That sums up I feel right now...peace!

My high school youth at our first ever Life Teen Retreat. 

Countdown:69 days until entrance.