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Happening

Happening. The most life-changing thing I will EVER experience. An entire weekend dedicated to God. Full of tears, laughs, and new friends. The Solomon Center in Roberts Louisiana is a huge builiding was where we spent most of our time, it is also one of the most peaceful places I have ever been. When we first arrived we were assigned small groups, I have to say I probably had the best group, anyways all of the groups went to a different location in the building. We all had to answer assigned questions but it did not feel forced. It was so cool to know other peoples storys, some worse than others, but everyone opened up and we all cried, laughed, supported each other.

This retreat is from a Friday afternoon to Sunday night. We are not allowed to bring electronics or use watches, so we were using God time, or Kyros. Throughout the retreat we sang, played so many games, ate some pretty good food, became very close with people I have never even met, and learned about our faith. If you are religious and want to be closer with God go to "Happening" it will completley change your prespective on everything.


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  1. emma's blogAugust 31, 2017 at 7:18 PM

    It sounds like you had a blast! I bet you made so many new friends!

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