I am going on a retreat at Rockaway Beach.
I will admit feeling a bit uneasy and uncertain.
I haven't been on a retreat in years.
This retreat is for youth ministers in the Archdiocese of Portland.
I have met some of the people who will be there, but I feel uneasy since I am not 'working' in ministry.
I am glad Michal invited me to join them, however I have to quell the little girl inside me that is shy and uncomfortable in new situations.
I worry and wonder....
Have I been away from this too long?
Have I forgotten too much?
Will I be received as 'one of the group'?
No matter how old we are, and much like the youth we minister to, acceptance and understanding will always be something we seek.
So my hope for the next couple of days is that I simply find acceptance and understanding within myself and with my God.
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