Random Thoughts
on the journey and trying to piece it all together
BC Teen Challenge Locations
Aug 31st
Here are the locations of the various Teen Challenge Centers in BC. I am the Director of the Chilliwack Men’s Centre. If you know of anyone who needs help from overcoming their addictive lifestyles, please contact one of our Centers.
Matt’s Baptism
Aug 31st
Yesterday I had the privilege of participating in Matt’s decision to be water baptized. The men from the Chilliwack Men’s Centre and the women from the Abbotsford Women’s Centre stood on the banks of the Vedder River and witness such an amazing event. Here is the footage from yesterday’s baptism.
First Day of School
Aug 31st
Today is a BIG day around the Sabourin household as our 3 year old, Nola will be starting pre-school. This is HUGE! I cannot believe it is already time for her to begin this new chapter in her life albeit it is only pre-school. As this day has been approaching, I have been reflecting back to when I was starting my first day of kindergarten. I remember being very excited and very scared all at the same time. My mom walked me to school that day and we had to stop at almost every street corner so she could get a different picture of me walking to school with my brown cords and my red jacket (I still have the pictures to prove it). So here’s to my little girl on her first day of school! Mom and Dad love you Nola!
Life Is Short…
Aug 24th
I received news last week about a young man I use to work with had died. He was 29. Last Friday was his funeral and I went to pay my respect to his wife and family who are grieving tremendously at this time. His death was sudden and for the few hundred people who gathered to remember this young man, they too were having a hard time trying to figure it all out. As I listened to family and friends remember him and as pictures flashed across the screen, I couldn’t help but think about the brevity of life.
None of us are guaranteed long life. When I was younger I wasted my life. I had no purpose, no direction, no dreams! I just existed! How many people today are living the same way? As I sat and watched the memorial service I couldn’t help but think about how I will be remembered. Everyone spoke so highly of this young man and how he had an infectious smile and was a great encourager to all those he came into contact with. I want to be remembered for making a difference! Someone who helped others. Someone who didn’t waste his life but rather made the most of life. Life is too short to let it pass you by, embrace it! You will be grateful you did.
