Carrie Fuller saw me speak at Notre Dame this summer for the Vision program and invited me to present a similar message at her new school’s freshman retreat.

She and her cohort Joe Cannon (happy birthday Joe) did a super job with theme, environment, etc. and, together with a great group of student ministers, held a really good day for close to 500 freshman.

The school plant is impressive, and that is an understatement. But the vision these teachers have for students connecting with Jesus and his gospel values is what is sticking with me as I travel home.

I also got to speak with some really neat teachers after the retreat in a relaxed setting. These people are very professional and dedicated to their vocation as teachers. (They came to visit with me only 2 days after having their faculty retreat!!!!)

A personal highlight was I was asked to speak to athletes, coaches and parents in the evening about sports and spirituality…some of my passion for both rang out during this session. (I always get pumped, especially when I show a film clip from Rudy!)

I have a sore throat now—17 presentations in 11 days—but it has been so cool.
I am SO ready to see my family—and do the happy dance!!