Confirmation Retreat.

One Word: Wow.

This weekend has reminded me of when i was in Level 2 retreat. it all came back to me. Everything. Swirvey bus ride to The Oaks, Praise and worship songs, The nights at the room with the girls, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners with my lovely wonderful group, The trust walk, Conversations with the class, and Pictures!

It's a blessing to experience this retreat again. I forgot how much fun it was, especially with people I cared about. I'm so glad i got to spend it with Carrie and her class, because i have grown to know them and we just have a good time together. We understand each other and make each other laugh. And this type of friendship is great. These kids looked up to us peer leaders (Tori, Erika, and I) And, every Thursday when we would meet for class; i would learn from them. They seem to amaze and I'm glad God has blessed me to become a peer leader.

I just wish Carrie and these kids knew how much they inspire me. Im so grateful that i can come to her with questions, and she'll have an answer, even though it troubles her sometimes. I never had an opportunity to really "guide" someone when it came to our faith and what we are called to do.

But this year, when i became a peer leader, that changed. We were on the "other side" of this retreat. We've heard it all before and know what's going on so we actually helped plan this retreat. I loved being a part of the trust walk. When i was on this retreat 2 years ago, (REFER TO EXTENDED NARRATIVE) i went through this trust walk. and it really meant alot to me. It was my "AH HAH" moment, or so John would say. So this year, being the person who takes these confirmation students on this trust walk meant even more to me. I was helping someone grow closer in their relationship with God. Me.

I didn't know one person, let alone myself, would be capable of doing this. IT was revelating. WOW revelating is NOT A WORD. boooooooo. but it should be.

Unfortunately this may be my first and last year of being a peer leader... because i may be going to college, if i hear from UCI... but who knows right now. No one knows. I would love love love to come back for this retreat again, and even Level 1!

I want to talk more and more about this retreat but im sleepy. i didnt get any sleep last night. and it was daylight savings today sigh. we lose an hour... ): And i didnt get accepted into UCLA.. ): i guess i'll be okay.. it was a long shot, but it wouldve been great UCLA. I'm not going to waste me time asking "WHat's wrong with me? Why aren't I good enough?" I jsut need to take it as it is, and move on.

OKK, going off on a tangent. -___- coming back to retreat.....

oh well. long story short... i love this retreat. it meant alot to me. I appreciate people who believe in our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Virgin Mary.
and as long as we believe in Them, and keep their faith within our hearts, They will always be here for us.