July 27
July 27, 2006 9:59 p.m.
"Buh-bye!" - Today was the day of reluctant goodbyes. As sad as it was, we will be sure to continue our fellowship from those whom we have met at NYC for many years to contiue.
We say goodbye to the dorms which we have called home this past week. Many of the girls lived on the twelfth, and top, floor of the building, thus, the penthouse.
We walk to the cafteria for the last time.
Many of us ate extra-large breakfasts because it would be our final time eating CSU food.
We say good-bye to our NYC friend A-Mack,or Alexandre Mack, who educated the youth on Brethren heritage throughout the week.
Sarah K. and Erin M. soak up the energetic atmosphere in the last morning service.
Each district takes their flag off of the stage in a musical ceremony, which they had placed there the first day of NYC.
The band ends worship with a jovial rendition of "Come and See", coincidentally our theme song for the week.
Youth pour out of the Moby arena as the final service comes to a close.
Advisors say their good-byes as the York First COB bus prepares to leave.
Erin M. and Sarah K. say goodbye to Justin S. as they will be riding the bus home and he will be flying.
Pastor Keith is so excited to start our bus days again!!
We traveled a lot today and saw many, many clouds. York First girls think that this looks like a huge pig barking at a chicken. What do you think?
Today was our last day in Fort Collins, Colorado. This was surely a day of mixed emotions-bittersweet events were savored with an ultimate knowing-our NYC days were coming to a close.
For such a day, the events could not have transpired more perfectly. Breakfast was filled with hearty hellos and long good-byes, while many youth passed by the cafeteria to carry their luggage down to check out of their dorms.
Worship was especially potent and moving, as we were challenged to now go out into the world and apply what we have learned at NYC to our daily lives.
Finally, the service let out, the bus was loaded, and final good-byes were made. As we loaded the bus, we watched sadly as the CSU campus dissappeared into the distance.
However, this day was not simply full of morose happenings. Contrarily, the atmosphere inside the bus grew exceedingly lively with games, laughter, and an all-over communal atmosphere.
As we reached our hotel those of us riding the bus realized that these next days were going to be ones that we would never forget.
-Sarah K.