Today I held my last youth group meeting. It was truly a bittersweet moment. Working with the youth of my parish has taught me so much about the youth of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and also about myself. The experience also helped me to gain a closer relationship with God.
Our discussion today was about "coincidental" moments. I for one, do not believe in coincidence. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I was once told that "coincidences are God's way of being anonymous" and this quote has stuck with me.
For those of you that don't know, the STA parish has been working for years on creating a youth group. I was originally asked in August 2008 to take on the position as youth director. The youth director was to direct the youth groups for 2 different parishes (STA and Holy Redeemer). As a full time student I knew that it would have been too much to take on, considering that the position was for 2 parishes. My heart yearned to work with the youth of STA but I knew that I simply couldn't take on the work load of 2 youth groups. I prayed for days and came to my conclusion. Reluctantly, I declined the position.
Five months went by, and the opportunity came again. January 2009, I was offered the position of youth director for ONLY St. Thomas Aquinas parish. My heart rejoiced and I grabbed a hold of the opportunity.
These past five months that I have been able to share with my youth group have been some of the most rewarding months of my life. My school schedule played perfectly with our meeting times and the youth group grew to be a big hit!
So was it coincidental that the opportunity to be STA's youth director came back to me again? Or was it providential? In my heart...I know that it was meant to be.
My youth group has truly touched my heart and I know that the light of God shown through each and every single person. They have inspired me and continue to inspire me.
Summer school still continues and preparations for Miss Florida continue to be in full force! Tomorrow night is my sister's eighth grade graduation. I am proud to say that she is the class valedictorian and tomorrow she will be giving her valedictory address! I just need a full box of tissues and I am ready to go! There are no words to describe how proud I am of her...She never ceases to amaze me.
Until another day!
God Bless,
Kristina
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