Young Life, Singapore - my "plug"

When asked to write a short paragraph for promoting the ministry of Young Life here in Singapore, here's what I penned:

When we returned to Singapore after spending a school year in USA, our family had a hard time finding contentment and figuring out where we fit. Life circumstances had changed here, and we had all changed from being back in the nurture of a larger circle of friends and having family nearby. As we tried to find contentment and equilibrium upon our return, our sons discovered WyldLife and YoungLife. The genuine caring and attention of the staff, along with the activities/events helped our boys "find their feet" again. YL gave them a sense of being part of a larger community of faith than what they knew in their local church or school, as well as a new kind of grounding in this country that has been their home since 1999.

In just this one short school year, God has loved and strengthened our family through Young Life here on many different levels. They've offered listening ears of Godly people who can speak into our lives. They've given support, and coaching, in sports. They've provided the opportunity to attend fun Christian camps. And the latest opportunity is a YoungLife USA summer job for our teenager who will now take another step toward independence in a wholesome environment (Trail West, Colorado). We are grateful for the influence YoungLife is having on our boys' development as Christian leaders with strength, character, and a good dose of craziness!