329 Confirmation Class, St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale, AZ, Sony Cybershot, Photoshopped, Curved, Poster Edged, 10-26-09Where we walk, talk and stalk matters! These are the faithful warriors of our Confirmation class who gather every Monday for two years straight. They are 14 & 15 years old respectively and brilliant beyond their age.
Being in their presence humbles me because they question and yearn with unconditional zeal. There is no motive for learning what we teach except the desire to understand.
Many a time have I been stopped in my tracks in the realization that where they are now, with their personal stresses, friendship hardships and temptations to drugs, alcohol, lying or cheating is absolutely no different than the world of being an adult. So, we surround ourselves with those that are like minded, hopefully. A circle of caring, loving and safe followers of Christ.
Walking the same path, towards God on a faith journey.
I was just talking to Jake about the struggles that are involved in becoming a teenager and explained that it can be a very confusing time because you are sometime caught between childhood and adulthood. You are right...their issues are very similar to those of adults!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great posts Misty...miss ya!
I spot my wonderful baby sister's plaid skirt in that picture. Next time you see her, give her a HUGE hug for me.
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