lpiercey: Texan Time!

Today we woke up bright and early (4:30am) to see the Texans off. The last week and a half with them has been awesome. So weird to think that I came on the same trip only a year ago. We did a lot of the same work in the schools, but this year we took 19 kids on a residential weekend to Marrick Priory. It was so much fun! The kids and the leaders all grew so much. The Texans did a great job leading sessions and on Monday night at youth groups several kids were teary eyed as they said goodbye to their new friends. I could go on and on about the past week but instead I thought I would just mention some highlights:

Taking 45 primary school kids on a field trip/walk to see the Methodist church and St Mary's Church then running three youth groups. It was exhausting, but so much fun.
Baking cakes with kids in enrichment classes at the secondary school.
Getting in our recipe books and tea towels!
Taking a day trip to York. I immediately fell in love with the city. It has York Minster, the cutest shops and the streets look like Harry Potter.
Climbing Roseberry Topping.
Doing archery and hauling my fat butt up a ropes course at Marrick.
Having wonderful and moving conversations with some of the greatest kids ever.
Sharing a house with three boys instead of one. Needless to say I got picked on!
Spending a gorgeous and SUNNY day in Whitby!

I'm sure there are some things I'm forgetting, but hopefully these will help give an idea:

York