Back To School
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At R.E. Mountain Secondary |
Day 1: “I can’t believe
I’m back in school!”
Day 2: “I can’t believe
how much homework I have!!”
Day 3: “I can’t believe
I’m enjoying the classes as much as I am!!!”
Day 4: “I can’t believe
how busy the Skytrain is on a snow day!!!!!!!”
Yes, my Master’s
program has FINALLY started. At least that’s the way I feel, given I made this
decision almost a year ago. A year is a lot of time to ruminate on a decision.
A year is a lot of time to second guess yourself. By the time I was actually
sitting in class I was probably on the slightly unhealthy side of over
prepared.
Yes, I am also still
with Youth Unlimited. I am writing this letter as I sit in our room at Walnut
Grove Secondary School. This sacred space is often filled with laughter and joy
and almost as equally filled with stories of struggle and pain. Today I might
play Uno and debate the latest Stars Wars film. Or I might share my lunch with
a youth who did not have one and listen to the very real pain behind their
self-deprecating jokes. I never know what the day will bring but thanks to
people like you who support our ministry I am able to be present.
“Joy never denies, represses, or avoids. It
wraps its arms round the full spectrum of human experience: doubt, angst,
betrayal, loss.” Rob Bell’s thoughts on joy have profoundly resonated with
me this winter as we have sought to be present in the fullness of the human
experience.
Happy New Year!
- Derian Julihn
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Visiting a young person in the hospital with my team |
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Timbit Tuesday at Mountainview Alliance - a community partnership |
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