https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh from birth to now en-us 2022-04-06 20:41:29 UTC 2022-04-06 21:33:33 UTC hello@padlet.com julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133398979 I was born on August 21st, 2001. At this moment, the world became blessed with my presence.]]> 2022-04-06 20:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133398979 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133402481 I thrived as an only child for 4 years. I was the center of attention and lived happily with my books and dogs.]]> 2022-04-06 20:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133402481 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133404327 In 2005, my brother Will was born. Which meant I had to share my parents with someone else.]]> 2022-04-06 20:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133404327 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133407211 I went to preschool, pre-kindergarten, and eventually wound up at Scottsdale Christian Academy. I would be there until high school. Here, my love for books would be amplified, I would make friends, and I would find my faith.]]> 2022-04-06 20:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133407211 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133410691 In 2009, I came back to the Catholic Church and received my sacraments! This moment of my life would eventually lead to my chosen career.]]> 2022-04-06 20:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133410691 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133411635 In 2010, my second brother Zac was born. I was more open to siblings at this time.]]> 2022-04-06 20:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133411635 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133413403 In 2011, my dogs Amstel and Andrew passed away. I was incredibly distraught and still miss them terribly.]]> 2022-04-06 20:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133413403 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133416269 A couple of months after the loss of my other dogs, we adopted Molly. She became my best friend, my confidant, and the one I can always count on. I love her to death.]]> 2022-04-06 21:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133416269 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133418259 In 2012, my third brother Shane was born. Would I ever get a sister? The answer is no.]]> 2022-04-06 21:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133418259 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133421929 Still, at SCA, middle school became a time for me to find my interests. I tried everything. From student government to theater, choir to track, honors society to yearbook. I was incredibly involved at school and at church. Middle school provided its challenges and eventually I wanted a change.]]> 2022-04-06 21:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133421929 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133423714 I transferred to Notre Dame Prep for my freshman and sophomore years of high school. I was very excited to be in a Catholic community. However, it was not what I thought it was. I would eventually transfer from here as well.]]> 2022-04-06 21:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133423714 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133426391 In 2017, my fourth brother Henry was born. The last of the Ostash clan. I became his godmother as well.]]> 2022-04-06 21:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133426391 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133446031 For my junior and senior years, I ended up at Horizon High School. I felt more relaxed and actually became less involved. I got some of my first real jobs. In a public school setting, my faith became much more stronger. Although, I never truly got to graduate (COVID), I am thankful for this transfer.]]> 2022-04-06 21:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133446031 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133448233 My junior year of high school led to the discovery of what I truly wanted to be. I realized I wanted to become a youth minister, aiding young kids and teenagers in their faith journey.]]> 2022-04-06 21:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133448233 julesoats https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133450398 I went to Grand Canyon University for my freshman year of college. Unhappy, I transferred to Arizona State University. I am currently studying English in Secondary Education and Catholic Studies. I might change one of my majors, but I do know where I will end up: as a youth minister and/or a FOCUS missionary.]]> 2022-04-06 21:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/julesoats/nxmzlbmh4xq2guvh/wish/2133450398