7/26/14
Woke up for breakfast that morning. This morning we had our session before our small group time. We talked about decisions and values. Micheal did an exercise where we had to give up three decisions in our lives than could only keep three decisions. It was very interesting and got the youth to think. After that we did an exercise where we rated values. We did them for the world, our parents, ourselves, how we actually live out, and finally God. We did the top three and the bottom three for each. It got some good conversation and some good critical thinking going.
After that we gave them some more small group time to talk. They were a lot better with time and really started to explore some of the stuff we presented to them. Then we headed off to lunch. After lunch we had our last activity of the weekend which was canoeing. The weather at first looked like it might storm. However it cleared right up into a beautiful day and the sun came out. I stayed on shore for this one because I was feeling a bit drozy from the medicine I had taken. It really helped my cough but I did some reading and took a little nap on a bench outside.
After our canoeing we had our second and last session of martial arts. I taught them the rest of the kata. Kathy saw it for the first time and seemed to catch on pretty well. They had fun with it and we had a bit of time after for me to say a little about martial arts in general. Then we moved into Dawn's session. She talked about prayer and devotion. She shared her own anxiety from having to be in front as well as praying out loud. It was great for the youth to hear that because praying out loud and in front of a group of people is a scary thing for many people, even those who do it on a regular basis.
We went to supper after that and had our last session of the day and weekend. Kathy taught this one and it was on sensitive issues. This was working on talking with people about issues that they may not realize and could be very touchy, such as someone who constantly blames others for their own mistakes. It was a very good ending session and the youth really started participating and opening themselves up in the exercises. We ended the night with playing some more Ga Ga ball. Lastly we went out to the point and did some star tipping. For those of you who do not know what it is you need to experience it.
Today I learned that resting sometimes and taking some time out is good, especially when you are not feeling well. The time off during the canoeing was very good for me.
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