This morning, my dad and I were invited to speak at Dawson Middle School in Southlake, TX. We have adapted our “All He Needs Presentation” for middle school students, and love getting to talk to a youthful audience. We did this same presentation at Dawson last school year. I must be honest…when I was asked to do this last year…I really had some concerns. I mean, Jr. High was many years ago for me and even more for my dad. How do you talk to seventh graders?
Well, let me tell you…when the seventh graders you are speaking to are “Dragons” at Dawson Middle School, you have nothing to worry about! These students were among the most well-behaved kids I have ever been around. They paid excellent attention and asked great questions! My dad and I had a wonderful time speaking to them, and I hope that we were able to uplift and encourage with our presentation.
I challenged the “Dragons” to a smile experiment. Their mission, should they choose to accept it, is to intentionally smile all day tomorrow when someone makes eye contact with them. I can’t wait to hear the results of how a few smiles can raise the spirits of a school! If you are a “Dragon” that heard us this morning, please comment below on how the smile experiment goes tomorrow!
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