Lions, Drime Team, and singing oh my!!

Okay, so I"m in the midst of Music Festival week, so I'm worrying and stressing about musical theatre props, rehearsals, and nerves of the students and parents, on top of alot of projects and work at the school.

I was blown away by my student Kristen today who sang On My Own from Les' Mis, as she showed emotion and action, I had never seen before. It truely made me emotional. I believed her story of loving a man so much. It's too bad we don't always tend to love Jesus with that much conviction. Man oh man our culture is so busy. I was blown away when I went with St. Dom's to mexico. The people who had nothing, who only had a little shack for a house, loved Jesus so much and were so greatful for what they had. I was amazed at their joy and happiness. How sad it is that we, who have pretty good lives, always want more stuff, when they have nothing, and really don't care to want more either.

So going back to my awesome Drime Team. I went to the rehearsal for Drime at lunch today near the end of their practice, (Drime is an acting and music skit program. Pretty cool!! ) I was amazed! Kassidy had everyone organized, got peoples contact info, talked about rehearsal schedules and really took charge. I just went on facebook tonight, and was invited to a group called Notre Dame Go-TEam!!! What??? Am I "Coordinating?" You mean,...I don't have to organize it? No!! My amazing students are!! That truely made my day.

Leap Team came for a visit today too. They work for St. Mary's, and are very holy young people. I'm super excited for all the work that they are doing. As well, Christie and Mike who talk on Chastity from Our Lady of Victory Camp were giving talks today, as well, as my wonderful Innisfail Grade 9's from St. Marg's were visiting. It was a super awesome afternoon of epicness!

Tonight I sang Be Prepared from the Lion King with my student James. James of course was Scar, and I was Shenzi, the Hyiena. Needless to say, I looked pretty awesome with my teased hair and unibrow!! One of my students Myranda and a friend of hers performed All I Ask of You from Phantom of the opera. They were so engaged, and convicted in their characters. Then she also sang a song with my other student Sam-I Just Can't WAit to be King from the Lion King-yes,..I like the Lion King....so..if you had to choose a character that would best describe you from these numbers..who would you be:
Scar-Convinces others what he wants, but for selfish reasons rather than for the better good
Shenzi-a follower, just doing what she is told, or easily influenced
Simba-Wild, young, Does what he wants-he makes the rules, or tries to
Zazu-The bird that watches over Simba-Stingy, and strict, stuck in his ways, and gets mad or frustrated easily
Christine-from Phantom-Wanting to find what is right, gentle, and searching
Raoul-from Phantom-Following his heart, seeking and asking questions, trying to be better

Goodnight Everyone!! God Bless!

Wow!! My First Blog!

Hello Everyone! Not sure who will read this, but I was told a while back to start a blog or a diary about my experiences at Notre Dame High School in Red Deer Alberta as the new Youth Ministry Coordinator.

So-here's my plan-each day..maybe every other day, I will have put up a story of a student or an experience I had that was significant, maybe funny, maybe sad, but super duper epic.

This position that has been created at the school is completely new, and I know there are a tonne of teachers that probably see me and wonder..why is she here? She sits and talks to kids all day. What is her purpose? Well, I am here to tell you my purpose, and with the God's help, he is making a difference in the lives of many young people! I am truely blessed to have met such wonderful students, and staff, and I want to be able to share this with all of you!! May God Bless you!, and I hope and pray that these messages will inspire you!!