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January 26 - Discovery & Simplicity
Upon the completion of our first full day in Montana, we challenged the boys to think about the themes of Discovery & Simplicity. Click below to see some of their insights...
Nate: As my first full day went by, I discovered many new things. Our day started off with going to the De Lasalle Blackfeet School to make and serve breakfast. As time went by, I built connections with my peers and the community that surrounded me. When people started to show up to the school for breakfast I began to converse with others. The main person I talked to was a very nice lady who explained the importance of spirituality and the environment around them. This was where I discovered the importance of just being in the present. Traveling through the town of Browning made me realize just how true that was. Through running in the morning and breathing in the air, to looking at the beauty of the mountains, I realized that the world around us was impactful. Not only that but the community was very welcoming. If I ever offered to sit with someone, they were very pleased. So far, this trip has already created so many memories, laughable moments, and opportunities to learn from. I cannot wait for another day!
Evan: After some reflection & thought from Day 1, I can confidently say this trip in just 48 hours has drastically impacted me & the group in so many good ways. For example, we started the day by waking up and we went to a beautiful and welcoming Mass with beautiful prayers over us and Communion. Then we got debriefed with the school and toured around. After we finished up with the debriefing we left to go home and explore the grounds. Which was some of the most fun we had the whole day. All in the matter of 42 hours yet again. I can't express enough that we as a whole have grown and connected so profoundly. I'm already reaping the rewards of hard work and my efforts. Once we had our group reflection, it marked a big turning point and realization that what we're doing and our connection is real. WE ARE ONE as a people and FAMILY. After some beautiful conversations as a group Ms. Fasy and Mr. McCormick took us out to look at the stars in the vast Montana sky. This allowed us to reconnect with nature and God. Then when we returned, we discussed talents for the show and went to sleep after a very eventful day of beauty.
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Evan: After some reflection & thought from Day 1, I can confidently say this trip in just 48 hours has drastically impacted me & the group in so many good ways. For example, we started the day by waking up and we went to a beautiful and welcoming Mass with beautiful prayers over us and Communion. Then we got debriefed with the school and toured around. After we finished up with the debriefing we left to go home and explore the grounds. Which was some of the most fun we had the whole day. All in the matter of 42 hours yet again. I can't express enough that we as a whole have grown and connected so profoundly. I'm already reaping the rewards of hard work and my efforts. Once we had our group reflection, it marked a big turning point and realization that what we're doing and our connection is real. WE ARE ONE as a people and FAMILY. After some beautiful conversations as a group Ms. Fasy and Mr. McCormick took us out to look at the stars in the vast Montana sky. This allowed us to reconnect with nature and God. Then when we returned, we discussed talents for the show and went to sleep after a very eventful day of beauty.
