Ben Hanover: Yesterday morning we had an assembly and discussed five questions about boundaries and knowing your limits. "Know Your Limits" is the theme this month for Friendzy at De La Salle Blackfeet School. These conversations with the kids got very personal and many of the kids did not want to share. It was a hard way for everyone to start their morning. As the day continued, everyone's spirit lifted. Every class was active and engaging with skits, games, and group projects that allowed everyone to participate and enjoy themselves which is an uplifting sight to see. School ended and we were blessed with the opportunity to speak with Ms. Kelly and Robert and ask questions about Blackfeet tradition, culture, and the future of De La Salle and Browning itself. We learned that there are plans for expansion with in the school and the town itself is going downhill with addiction to drugs and alcohol. After the talk, we shared a meal at the school right before the talent show. Many students came to showcase their talents and us immersion students made sure to bring the noise. All the kids did great and we had our own little talent where five guys went up to preform "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction. As the night came to an end we had our reflection where our words were Identity and Relationships. Throughout the course of the week, our reflections have gotten deeper and everyone has been more vulnerable, and last night was our best one yet. We are so blessed to have this group of guys with us to support each other and build a relationship with that extends far past just this trip. Reflection went late but that didn't stop us from sharing brownies and ice cream before we headed to bed. I got to say, it was a good day.

Jack: I feel like today I have really bonded with the peers around me. I feel so blessed to encounter so many people who have such good spirits but are so impoverished. Something that has moved me today is the sense of community they have. It is such a blessing to see how their community gathers for something like a talent show. The talent show showed me a glimpse of hope in these kids. They were so proud to express their talents, and I feel like they were in such a safe place to do so. A couple of girls came up to us after and thanked us for cheering them on because they were nervous and scared. This showed me that I believe we are truly here to encourage the kids and show them that they have a safe spot to express themselves. Throughout the day I realized kids apply themselves in different and unique situations that are so unpredictable. I was working with a kid, and we had to take a test in math class. The day before we were doing a worksheet and he did not understand it at all but today when we were taking a test, he got it right away and it made me realize that they can do the work and they can push through things, but they truly have to apply themselves. I want to make it my goal today is today to really try to figure out what makes the kids want to apply themselves. Over the week I have realized that we are here to try and inspire the kids and give them that hope to chase their dreams. Going into this, I thought about how I am going to be a good teacher or how I can get through to them to do their work. While those are important, we were never going to be the reason they moved up a grade or get a good take score, but I want these kids to think about how we chased our dreams throughout our lives and how they can chase their dreams. I will call it a win if they even think about us for even one day after we leave because I want these kids to realized they can push for the things they love in life in they apply themselves. During reflection, specifically last night, I had to really think about the question of identity. I have realized that I have not even scraped the surface of what my identity could be. But I talk about us giving the kids hope, but the kids have given me hope. I realized I'm not the only one who struggles with problems but if I can even talk about them that's a win. I realized all I have done this week is shape my identity into the person I want to be. I never realized traveling across the United States would be such a blessing to me. I am so glad I went on this trip and will think about the friends and life lessons I have learned this week forever.