Crusaders spend the day at Mount Saint Vincent

One of Crusaders favorite events is visiting the children at Mt St Vincents. We love it so much because we get to play with the kids and create positive reinforcement in their lives. They affect us by being so sweet and I can not believe how strong most of them are. They inspire us by living one day at a time and making the best out of their circumstances. They are told when to get up, when they can leave their rooms, when to eat, if they can go outside and how long, they get to play or read. Sometimes you will see that they do get frustrated and have a difficult time expressing their emotions. It was fun for us to play with them; we played games such as Jenga, Uno, various puzzles, beading and we made paper airplanes. Some of us had never played Jenga and while we were making paper airplanes the kids were teaching us how to improve our “planes” and make different things out of paper such as origami. It makes us appreciate the difference in our lives from theirs and how lucky we are to have it.

~Princesses Malena Blue And Nicole

Crusaders Royalty at the 107 th National Western Stock Show

This year our royalty had the extraordinary honor of being able to go down to the 107th National Western Stock Show and Rodeo to represent The Crusader Equestrian Drill Team.   Our group mainly worked Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  We learned new things and met new people. 

  Our responsibilities included Meet and Greet at the main events, helped with the Stick Horse Rodeos, Pony Trails, greeted guests at the Coors Art Show, and handed out ribbons at events.  

   Many of us had the chance to be interviewed on the radio and television. One Saturday 92.5 The Wolf booth interviewed Nicole, Alicia, Nikohl, May, Joanna and Katie. On the final Saturday the morning team was at the 9news booth. Joanna, Nicole and I were interviewed by Corey Rose with our friend, Elbert County's Queen Ashley.

  I met many other queens and princesses from County Rodeos and Equestrian groups that I had a lot in common with.  These are girls I look forward to seeing again next year.  Being able to work with the other girls was a learning experience.  I was grateful for the opportunity to have represented Crusaders at the National Western Stock Show.

   I'm proud of all of the girls and ready for next year. I would also like to thank our coordinator Diana and Queen Joanna for such great help. 

 

Crusader Royalty

Kathleen

"Crusaders Stock Is Rising", Newspaper Article

Recap from Christmas Drive 2012

Crusaders Equestrian Team sponsored a toy drive for Christmas. We collected toys and clothing from people in the Brighton area. Several local merchants helped by providing drop off boxes.

We stopped at two different trailer parks.It was obvious that the families living  there did not have much of anything, much the less money for Christmas presents. I enjoyed seeing families being thankful for new clothes for themselves and their children. When we  finished with both of the parks and were cleaning up I was very humbled because we put smiles on every one of those children's faces for Christmas. 

We all know the Lord is the real focus on Christmas but it’s still nice to have a present on that special day. Just knowing the children that weren't going to get anything on Christmas morning will now get that joyous feeling of having their own gift on Christmas. 

Children of all ages around the world whine and throw fits every day because they don't get the one or two things that they want and need so badly.(or they think they do anyway) What they don't realize is that the children in those trailer parks will most likely never get that thing or anything close to it.  Those children that do have the money for those items think they never get anything "cool" but how would you like it if you had 3 other siblings and your bed is right next to the door in a small trailer. Or you are 12 years old and having to work a normal adult job just to eat dinner. 

I thank the Lord everyday for what my family and friends have, I also pray for those who are less fortunate.When you get finished reading this piece  I hope you realize how truly blessed you are in life. Although I really enjoy what I have, this helped me realize the importance and privilege  of caring and service to others. I would love to do many more events revolving around these trailer parks, families and many more.

~ Princess Malena Blue