Teens Speak for Dumb Ox

I just wanted to say thank you so, so much for taking the time to come out here and sing for us!! It was awesome!!! I loved it! You are extremely talented!! I also wanted to say that I loved your story. It brought tears to my eyes. It’s funny because, although I could not relate to the girl in your story at all, it still made me stop and think about things. It made me think about other people. That motto about ‘being third’ did the same thing. It made me see even more that it isn’t always just about yourself, it’s God first and others second… You have inspired me to spread the word about the number 3. People have asked, “What’s 3rd or the number 3?” and I tell them the motto. I have inspired others to spread this as well. It’s such a cool way to look at it… Well thank you again for everything! You rock!!”
— 14 year old girl – Ponchatoula, LA

The retreat was awesome!!! I had so much fun!!! And I wanted to share with you something from retreat...after adoration, you asked me how it was, and I told you that it was the best adoration that I had had since Steubenville in 2003, and it really was… Steubenville had been this amazing powerful experience, and then that feeling that I used to get at adoration wasn't there anymore. I felt so lost, because that was the highlight of my adoration. I felt like I was losing my faith because I didn't get that feeling. I would get so frustrated that I would not allow myself to be open to the peace that God was offering. And so I talked to someone when we were in Mexico about this and she helped me to understand that it was just me that was changing. So...at adoration on retreat, I just felt more open because I wasn't expecting, that 'conquer the world' type of feeling. I was there to worship, and it was all for Him. And that brought me the peace that I used to feel. So, that's my story from retreat. It was incredible!! I'm so excited about Confirmation and I can't wait!!”
— 17 year old girl – LaPlace, LA

I want to say thanks for just noticing the things inside of me and I like that. When people tell me those types of things I always get happy and appreciate that I am here on earth, the family I am with, and the friends that I have. Especially GOD! Also just to add a little about me. I am in the 9th grade. Loving family. 15 years of age. Have a strong look at things and what they really mean to me (mostly positive). This retreat has definitely changed my ways for the better.”
— 15 year old guy – Metairie, LA

I was in your group for the retreat in Biloxi last weekend. I didn’t get a chance to email you earlier because of IVAN :-/ yikes! Thanks for an awesome retreat! It was so much fun and I really enjoyed it.”
— 15 year old girl – Luling, LA

I just wanted to write you to let you know just how much I enjoyed the retreat this past weekend.. it was great.. your music was amazing and the talks ya’ll gave were really good.. I definitely got a lot out of this retreat…” 16 year old girl – Destrahan, LA
— 16 year old girl – Destrahan, LA

I talked to you briefly after your talk and you gave me your card and asked me to check out your web site. I did and i think it's great! you also said I could write you if I would like and i think i'm going to take you up on that offer. Oh and by the way i really enjoyed your talk on 9-11, it's something i wont soon forget! … thanks for all that you have done for me and my life you've done more than you could imagine!!!”
— 17 year old guy – Covington, LA