Retreat

Not in the sense of leaving a battle. In the sense of taking yourself away and assessing, thinking, praying, talking.
This weekend (Thursday to Sunday) I will be at the CYO Camp in Occidental, Southern California. Myself and my boss are leading the students of the 8th Grade in a retreat of transition. Preparing them to separate when going to high school, helping them to grow a stronger bond with each other to allow friendships to remain, and helping them discuss the loss of their classmate in the San Bruno explosion. They have had the opportunity for counseling but this will be a tough weekend for them as they talk to each other about it.
Wish me luck. The hardest yet most rewarding part of my job is about to begin.

If at first you don't succeed...

I found this through an internet tool called "StumbleUpon". You fill in your preferences; likes, hobbies, etc... and click "stumble" it will find things that apply to you and in doing so you can refine what it gives you by adding favourites and such.
Anyway, I found this today and I loved it. Often life throws things at us that aren't easy. Things that it would be easier to give up on. I urge you to take these words and try to apply them. It'll be a difficult task but it's worth it in the end. Just ask one of my best friends and the baby she is carrying.