Half Way!

Well...the fourth week of camp was quickly followed for a week off. In my efforts to remain unplugged and get some much-needed rest, I neglected the blog. Sorry guys. :)

Week four was pretty awesome, though. We had a short term team from Massachusetts that led a great luau for us on Friday. We had a blast that included hula dancing, leis, and water balloons. They continued the theme of being open, willing, and servant-hearted. The Lord has definitely spoiled us when it comes to our short term teams! 

Here are some brief updates from Week 4:

1. We quit the very frustrating food program we were a part of. Now God's people are feeding God's children and it's a wonderful, beautiful thing! We celebrated the big move on the same Friday as the Luau and deemed it Freedom Friday. 
2. The blacktop flooded (again) and we swept and swept and dug another trench. This one seems to be holding up well. Pray that the weather stays in our favor the second half of the summer!
3. We've had some trouble with break-ins in the concession stand (which is our headquarters). Because of damage to the lock, only my key seems to be warped in the right way to get us going every morning. Pray that we are able to continue having the ability to lock and unlock this very important door. 
4. Collectively, the kids' dance moves just keep improving. I love watching them have fun! 

Teamwork makes the dream work. 

We called it Freedom Friday and fed the kiddos
pancakes for breakfast!
Bye-bye Toastio cerial!

There was the added bonus that awesome Luau/Freedom Friday of camp in the form of some very special guests. A large chunk of my family came out for a visit. It's so great to share this part of my life with them. And what I love more than just having them there is hearing them describe camp and my job to the ones who've never been and seen before. My family is so cool. :) 

Speaking of family, Garrett and I added a member. Lily has been a wonderful addition to our home. She's a sweet, cuddly, quiet pup who is not so sure about walking canes and facial hair. She's a 2-year-old rescue from the local shelter and we seriously couldn't be happier with her! 

I mean seriously...look at those eyes!

I'll be honest. Another reason I've been avoiding this blog is because I feel like I need to have a response to the current events that have taken over our country. There's a lot to sort through when you look at all the news stories, social media posts, conversations with friends and strangers, and even sermons. I know personally I'm still processing through everything. I recently read something in Proverbs that helped me overcome my need to have a statement, though, and I'd like to give you this food for thought instead:

"A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opnion."

-Proverbs 18:2

I'll leave you with this video of a book we read to campers during character education. I hope you enjoy!