What happens when you put 125 teens, Catechists-In-Trainings, and adults in a room?  A lot of interesting talks, heartfelt worship, and ridiculous activities.  It’s been a little over a year since I’ve been to / helped out at a retreat.  I remember the last time I helped out at a retreat, I felt that I was too sick of them to come back, but here I was, at Green Oak Ranch, doing it all over again. It was my first time actually playing with the guys.  Here’s the weekend, recapped:

Note to drivers: If you like hills, take the 73, it was so much fun driving them.

1. The night started with a talk from Ken, and ended a lot earlier than I thought.  Sleeping in a cabin with Thom is very interesting though.  Late night antics with Victor trying to find a solution to our snore-somnia was even more interesting.

2. Saturday started with one of the most wholesome breakfasts I’ve had in my life.  Sausage, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and OJ.  Oh, and it was unlimited.  A happy tummy for a happy day.

3. After a short worship session, we moved into the next phase of the retreat, the other talks and activities.  I’m definitely guilty of staying up late the night before playing video games and then going into my dorm during the activities to nap.

4. Lunch came quickly after the activities and the grilled cheese could not be any cheesier. 

5. The night came quickly, and well, aloing with its emotions, too.  Hearts of stone turned into hearts of mush.  

6.  Staying up on Saturday night is a great deal of fun, but it makes you miss breakfast the next day.

That pretty much wraps up the retreat.  We had a great deal of fun watching everyone just be foolish.  Nothing beats shenanigans for Jesus.