Flashback to 8th Grade: Laura!!

Laura was the first youth pastor I ever got close to. During 6th grade Roger was at our church, but I was in Confirmation and then didn't really start coming to youth activities, so I didn't know him well. But when Laura came in 7th grade we really connected. I remember I cried my eyes out when she left, she was the one who took us to Breakthru which was the first time I REALLY felt God's presence that I can remember. When she left the summer before my freshman year, I was SO upset.

We got another wonderful youth director, Kelly, and I'm pretty sure I'd feel the same way if she ever left. We also have another super awesome summer intern named Claire who is amazing!

Laura came back tonight to visit and teach Bible Study. She talked about Missions and how regardless of any circumstances we should always be obedient and either "give, go, or pray". Her lesson was really neat (and very teacher-y, haha we had note sheets! :D) and it was SOOO good seeing her again.

There was quite a few flashbacks that occurred: her friend Lindy, "toxic friends" and "disco (ette)". It was so cool :))

I really don't know where I was going with this blog-post. Maybe it's just the fact that it's 9:20 and I don't have school tomorrow so there's no need to go to bed? I don't know, haha.