Alex

This past week I was braeside youth camp. This is my second year going. Although it was somewhat boring because I couldn't do any physical activity...the services were still awesome, and powerful.

One of the counselors I have known for three years now, was there. It was like we reunited. We were so happy to see each other and get caught up on the latest news. His name is Alex, and if you know him then you would agree that he's awesome. His personality, his kindness, and also how he knows how to make everything entertaining and fun, but is so passionate about God and centering everything he does around Him.
As we were packing up the van to leave, he and I walked over to the bookstore where his wife was, so I could say hi. It was great to see her again. The 10-15 minute conversation was pretty special. Of course it geared into soccer, after talking about my injury. From there we started talking about where I wanted to go with my life, what were my plans, (and he threw in the questions how old I was now, and what grade I was in). His shining personality and never giving up spirit inspired me, once again, to keep going through this soccer journey. He made that very, very clear. As I was walking away, we were getting the few last words in....

Alex: "I'll be watching you in the World Cup in 2015. You can play then right?"
Me: "Yup, I'll be 19!"
Alex: "Ok, I'll be watching. And then I can say, see that girl...ya, I counseled her"
Me: Ok! (smiling)

How can you ever give up when a counselor at a camp, who I only get to see once every year, believes so much in you? I can't think of a reason. Can you?

~amy