Stillwater
Nine students and four staff from the Ft. Wayne Crossing camped out at Stillwater Retreat Center this past week for two days of service and team-building. One of the challenges we faced was early on a crisp, beautiful morning, led by Jim Stoppenhagen who runs the retreat center. Challenge Goal: To help everyone make it safely across the bridge Keys to crossing the separating logs without falling off: 1. Face each other
2. Lock hands
3. Maintain eye contact at all times
4. Keep arms and back straight
5. Trust each other completely
We accomplished our goal and learned a few lessons about life along the way.
Life goal: To help everyone make it safely through life’s challenges
Keys to making it through life together:
1. Face each other = Challenge each other. Encourage each other.
2. Lock hands = I’m here with you. I’m not leaving.
3. Maintain eye-contact = Stay focused. Don’t get distracted.
4. Keep arms and back straight = Have integrity. Don’t get weak or give up.
5. Trust each other = Trust is a two-way street. Commit. Go all in.
Nate Lowe
Region 3 Principal
Crossing Educational Center]]>
