Heck of a Summer

And that concludes the eight weeks of coaching that I was fortunate to do. It was a lot of fun working for AIA and it was an honor that I got to meet so many cool people. The unfortunate thing was that I never did get to really build a bond to the extent that I would've liked with most of the people I met, but that's just the nature of this job. It was a lot of fun working on my stunning tan lines throughout the summer; and it will be even more fun trying to even them out now.

I know that I've regained a lot of my soccer form from many years ago, probably improved too. As far as the spiritual side of things, I'm not sure about what I've learned just yet. There's been a lot of reminders, I just haven't found something that has really stood out to me in terms of being something new. It doesn't mean it's a bad thing because sometimes the best thing that could happen is being reminded of something you may have forgotten or having it grown dim.

In Cochrane, I'll remember Bailey. She was 7 years old and one of the cutest kids I've met this summer.
At NEAC/Steele Heights, I'll remember how strange it felt for me to work in the place I call home.
In Rocky Mt. House, I'll remember the allergies that kept me from doing anything well.
At West Meadows, I'll remember how well we were treated by the church outside of camp.
In Athabasca, I'll remember Jessica. This week was the most fun I had all summer.
In Red Deer, I'll remember Sean and I being the only boys. I'll also remember the Motz's kids.
At SEAC, I'll remember helping the church feel comfortable holding soccer camps for the first time.
In Calgary, I'll remember learning the power of gentleness, patience, and compromise.

I really want to thank anyone that even took a second to think or pray for me throughout the summer. I also think that for everyone I met, whether or not they've already forgotten me, it was a blessing for me to be a small part of your summer. And I guess I also have to thank AIA for hiring me this year.

What now? I'm going to have to turn my attention back to school as I am a week from moving back to Calgary. On September 4th, I'll be breaking down all my walls and be put in a spot that I might not necessarily be comfortable with when I move into res. It'll be quite the experience. Hopefully it treats me as well as this summer treated me.

/summerof2011.