I began to participate in small groups and focus on growing spiritually. Also in grade eleven I began to volunteer in Jr. High youth ministry for around 4 and half years.

Sports was also very important to me in those years. I played a little of every sport and defined myself by them too much. I didn’t even realize this was happening until they were taken away from me. I tried out for the team B.C. volleyball team and since my brother made the team I was almost expected to make it. I didn’t. I was one of the last cuts from the team. This confused me a lot because this was the first major life direction change I had and I didn’t want it. I understand now how that moment was for the best, though learning it was very tough.

I felt hurt, down and confused.

Knowing that I would only go to university if I could play sports at that level and feeling led elsewhere, I switched to KSS in grade 12 trades programs. I had no idea how rough the trades can be and how it didn’t seem suited for me. I don’t drink or party or do drugs and don’t ‘fit’ in with the typical construction crowd.  I believe God directed me towards trades not because it was best suited for me but because I could stand out there. Not because it was easy but because I could learn valuable lessons.

Throughout my life’s high times and low times I have always trusted in God and talked to him quite frequently. Looking for lessons when things go wrong or not the way I had planned.

Now along my journey I feel that I need to commit to membership to grow further in my walk.