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I know that it has been awhile, but I am home now and have already let myself fall into the trap of being stressed and busy. I spent a week and a half in the suburbs of Chicago, and I have been back at school for nearly a week now. Already I feel like I have let much of what I was hoping to hang on to from Colorado slip away. The memories of summer seem surreal sometimes because being back at home makes it hard for me to believe I actually experienced some of the things that I did.
Personal and spiritual growth was easier in the field training environment of LT, hidden away at the YMCA of the Rockies, but we have all been sent out to fight the real battles of the real world, which are proving themselves much more difficult. Yet, that was the point all along, and through the training I learned a lot about myself and a lot about God. Looking back, this summer further shaped me into who I am, and it strengthened my relationship with God beyond what I could have imagined. My outlook on life has definitely changed for the better.
I can easily say that this summer was the best one I've had yet. It was definitely harder to leave than it was to come, and for several days I was overcome by a sadness stronger than I've felt in a long time. I think that before this summer I had become too numb to feel anything that deep. Yet if that sadness is the price to pay for the joy I felt during my time in Colorado, then, borrowing a line from the movie Equilibrium, I gladly pay it. I am lucky that I had my brother there with me when I left, and after several rousing choruses of "Rooftops" by the Lostprophets, I felt better about going home.
If I ever attempt to write a book, I will have many more stories to fill its pages. Yet this chapter of my life is over, and so another begins. This is how life works, and although reflection on the last chapter will surely be valuable, I must read on in order to find out what happens next. Thank you all for your prayers and support, and I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Tyler
Personal and spiritual growth was easier in the field training environment of LT, hidden away at the YMCA of the Rockies, but we have all been sent out to fight the real battles of the real world, which are proving themselves much more difficult. Yet, that was the point all along, and through the training I learned a lot about myself and a lot about God. Looking back, this summer further shaped me into who I am, and it strengthened my relationship with God beyond what I could have imagined. My outlook on life has definitely changed for the better.
I can easily say that this summer was the best one I've had yet. It was definitely harder to leave than it was to come, and for several days I was overcome by a sadness stronger than I've felt in a long time. I think that before this summer I had become too numb to feel anything that deep. Yet if that sadness is the price to pay for the joy I felt during my time in Colorado, then, borrowing a line from the movie Equilibrium, I gladly pay it. I am lucky that I had my brother there with me when I left, and after several rousing choruses of "Rooftops" by the Lostprophets, I felt better about going home.
If I ever attempt to write a book, I will have many more stories to fill its pages. Yet this chapter of my life is over, and so another begins. This is how life works, and although reflection on the last chapter will surely be valuable, I must read on in order to find out what happens next. Thank you all for your prayers and support, and I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Tyler
posted by Tyler Brauhn | 10:24 PM
2 Comments:
good stuff. you pretty much took the words right out of my mouth about how hard it is coming from such an incredible summer. so, no more blogging? tear.
Hi Tyler,
Wow...I really enjoyed reading through your blog of the summer. My heart is full as I see how much you are growing in your faith and in your experiences. I'm definitely interested in that book and will use a "dust-collecting" Border's card somewhere on the desk to purchase it over the weekend. I'm sure that Steve will appreciate it as well. ...Question for you....have you ever thought of going into the ministry?
Love & Blessings,
Diane
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