What a magical weekend in the snowy mountains! I was invited to help be a chaperone for our women’s varsity soccer team for the weekend and we stayed in a gorgeous spot at Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp in Divide. Such a peaceful place! I got to share in sessions and was on the Hot Seat for ask-me-anything 3 minutes.
Students hiked up to Monkey Rock, played broom-ball for hours on the frozen lake, engaged in lots of team building and mental health work, along with individual connections. Foosball and ping pong games, hiking, laughter, and stories shared. Lots of memorable moments! It was a real honor to participate and get to know the team better.
A truly great group of 18 players went on the retreat and I am excited for this season!
About the Author: Caroline Mertens
A native of Southern California, Caroline Mertens moved to Colorado as a teen. She received her B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Colorado Christian University in Denver. Her grandmother's immigration tales of adventure, love, pain, and redemption provided ample amounts of hope, grace, and literary inspiration for her debut, In Those Other Lands.
After a season of work in the Netherlands, England, and France, Caroline returned to Colorado. Over the years, she has worked as a magazine editor, a professional writer, and an assistant to a Young Life director. However, Caroline's most fulfilling career is teaching high school English and Creative Writing. She strives to encourage teenagers to read what they love, and inspires her students to engage in purposeful creative writing. Caroline is passionate about traveling, cooking Indonesian food, and exploring Colorado with her family.
Leave A Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.