wow. i cannot believe this is the fourth year of INSIGHT at bethlehem. i have been incredibly blessed to be apart of it through the years. i have gained so many dear friends. this year is no different. i'm already really attached to the students. i never expected to love them this much or so quickly. but they are all wonderful, and they keep me laughing. they have done a wonderful job and reaching out and involving me in their lives. i'll say it again. i'm SO blessed.
a few weeks ago, mom and i went on the fall retreat. it was a blast! the ride up was hilarious. ryan g. got everyone started on funny/embarrassing stories. andrew and shane engaged in a lengthy and humorous conversation on all things sci-fi. and i got to hear all about katie's family.
the rest of the retreat consisted of sharing testimonies - always a sweet time. several crazies who decided to tube in the cold, rainy weather. many games of dutch blitz.
a community effort to finish a 1000 piece puzzle, marshall, becca, and i stuck it out 'til the end:) lots of food. lots of laughing. the funniest part of the whole weekend was trying to figure out and replicate the stitched artwork in the hallway.
bizarre. i know.
then, the ride home. oh, it was so fun! mom was being really funny. ryan and i quoted brian regan back and forth. and i got to know jeremy so much better, oh man...
all-in-all, good retreat!!
besides the retreat, we've had some really fun times hanging out together: dinner and cut throat mafia at the girl's apartment, bonfire in our backyard, and the BCS scavenger hunt.
becca, katie, beth, kristi, bethany, hannah, jeremy, brandon, brad, shane, sam, devin, andrew, ryan, joe, and luke: i'm thrilled to be able to spend the rest of this year with you! thanks for being wonderful:)
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