last night i took the two boys i am mentoring to shop for shoes and then to Equator, an artsy hooka-bar/coffee shop in an alley off of Colorado Blvd in old Town. It was interesting seeing their reactions to the place. It seemed from their reactions that they were a bit wierded out by the strange artwork and the employees with huge plug-earrings-- not to mention the vast menu of odd and foreign (to them) items.
They got regular hot chocolate, and we sat down to talk on the couches next to a broken pac man machine, with mellow reggae music playing sofly in the background.
it was a good time...probably one of the most restful, laid back times i have had hanging out with them. it felt like they were more mature and certainly willing to try a new experience (be "cross-cultural") and this was encouraging.
a theme of this weekend's NWN retreat was interdependent community of shared needs and genuine relationships...I feel blessed to have been experiencing the beginnings of this where i am now.
Thanks for your sincerity and honesty with the guys AND girls. I can really tell they get ALOT out of their time with you. God has really gifted you... that really sounds trite - it is meant sincerly and with much thanksgiving!
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