I know there is much more that God taught me this summer but that will do for now! Thank you to Rahiem, George, Penelope, Isaiah, Dylan, Rick, Zakary, Semaj, Viantay, Hector, Jacob, Tony, Mersaydes, JR, and Kristy for making memories with me!
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
SLAM and the kids that melt your heart
SLAM Students Living A Mission was the summer program that stole my heart this summer! With sweat, tears, and laughter I was spending most of my time with 6-8 year olds. Things I learned through SLAM: 1. Boys are to have lots of space to wrestle and that is how God created them to be! 2. I am not in control. 3. Take the time to get on your knees and look a kid in the eye because what he is about to tell you may make or break his day! 4. I am falling more in love with the other Youth Coordinator, my boyfriend! 5. Discipline can be coordinated with love. 6. I am supported by friends.
I know there is much more that God taught me this summer but that will do for now! Thank you to Rahiem, George, Penelope, Isaiah, Dylan, Rick, Zakary, Semaj, Viantay, Hector, Jacob, Tony, Mersaydes, JR, and Kristy for making memories with me!
I know there is much more that God taught me this summer but that will do for now! Thank you to Rahiem, George, Penelope, Isaiah, Dylan, Rick, Zakary, Semaj, Viantay, Hector, Jacob, Tony, Mersaydes, JR, and Kristy for making memories with me!
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1 comment:
Awesome, Katy. Those are poignant things that God has tought you! I remember you sharing #3 with me and this just now reminded me. Such a powerful lesson! I think it is so awesome you guys gave your lives to these kids this summer!
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