CA-GAT 09


I've been sitting here for awhile trying to come up with something witty, or trying to compress all the lessons and memories we all shared into one short note. It was then that I realized that I shouldn't be writing something like a summary, not only because it's almost impossible to put into words how incredibly unforgettable GAT was, but because our great adventure never truly ends. Even though this was stated numerous times throughout those short but sweet 15 days, it only hit me now that our individual great adventures REALLY still have yet to begin.

Just a short 8 months ago I'd say I hit rock bottom; the skies were dark, no birds chirping, and no sun to brighten up my day. I can officially say that GAT was exactly what I needed to understand why God let me get that far down. Everything happens for a reason. I experienced every worship for a reason, sat through every session and workshop for a reason, just like how I met every single one of *you for a reason. I can happily say that the skies are back to beautiful blues and the sun is shining brighter than ever...and the birds are chirping to the tune of One Desire, haha.

I think my "word of the year" is Hope. Be prepared to be tested, be prepared to act with courage, be prepared to be uncomfortable, and be prepared to accept failure...but throughout it all, never give up hope.

Rather than trying to inspire you with a note, I pray that I can both give and receive inspiration from you all in the coming weeks, months, and years while serving our God. GAT was something else...something special, something meaningful...something that can really only be called a miracle. So Thank You 'CAGAT'ers...for being perfect pieces to my puzzle...a part of my God given miracle.

Kudos to each and every one of you

And with that, MGBP!