Episode 19: Senior Chapel Talks by Kelly Housley and Lydia Saucedo

In her #SeniorChapelTalk, Kelly Housley shared the memories of her childhood, remembering what it was like to spend time with her family and go on outdoor adventures together. But as many teenagers do, when she got older, she longed to spend more time with her friends and less with her parents and sister. In July 2017, however, she faced the unexpected reality that there would be no more adventures as a family when her parents split. Struggling with her emotions, she began pushing everyone away. It’s taken time, but through the challenges, she's learned how to rethink every moment with her family, find true friends, and appreciate everything she has. “Everything changes,” she said, “and I’m slowly adapting as I go.”

“We seem to never be pleased with what we have in our lives,” said Lydia Saucedo in her #SeniorChapelTalk. From body image to our way of living, she shared how she fell into this trap when she lost 50 lbs. and still felt unsatisfied. Realizing that trying to reach a “perfect” goal set by others is like trying to run a marathon with no finish line, she knew she had to change her way of thinking. But it wasn’t until she went on a mission trip in Mexico—when she saw the people she was helping, being content with and grateful for what they had—that she recognized “there’s no such thing as perfect best…there’s only the life you make of it and the happiness you have every step of the way.” Set goals you believe in and don’t seek approval from anyone other than yourself, “only when we run the race for ourselves, can we find the finish line.”