The last day of summer camp was July 25, 2016...but I am
still here! I have so many memories and I know I cannot write them all
down. I will say I have made life-long
friends and I praise God for the opportunity I had to work in so many different
areas this summer.
My last week of camp I had six overnight campers in my
care. What a great time. It was a blessing to end summer camp with
one on one opportunities as well as having the oldest girls (14-16). These girls and I had such a great time. They had so many questions and were eager to
learn and to listen to the truth! We laughed a lot, but we also had some deep conversations. It made
my heart so glad to experience this hunger.
I also found it ironic they thought I was fun. I’m the old lady mom-ish counselor that had
no problem “helping campers obey” and was concerned more for their safety than
if they liked me or not. Yet they said I
was fun…so I’ll take it!
Throughout the summer (as you know if you’ve been reading
the updates) I have continued to pray about the next step the Lord has for
me. For right now I was offered
part-time work till the end of the summer at Cedar Lake Ministries so I have
continued on here for now. I’m working
in the housekeeping department right now. I am continuing to apply for jobs in this area (Cedar Lake, IN).
I was offered an additional part-time opportunity in the
fall to visit churches representing Cedar Lake Ministries. I’d love the opportunity to visit your church
(or school) to share more about conference
facility opportunities as well as retreats CLM hosts annually. Please message me if you would like me to set
up a time to visit!
I am doing well emotionally for the most part. I only had one really rough weekend this
summer praise the Lord! Currently I’m
struggling a bit as I’m tired and worn out and don’t have a long-term “game
plan.” Spiritually I am continuing to grow. Right now I'm reading through the Psalms daily.
This is giving me reminders of how to praise God and to remember He is my first and foremost in everything.
This summer I saw so many examples of God at work in the campers as well
as the conference guests who have continued to come during and after summer camps. Several kids gave their hearts
to the Lord and many campers and conference guests grew in the Lord. Many seeds were planted even if we did not
see the fruit.
If you want more details about life, etc. feel free to
message me to get together!
Thank you again for praying for me. Thank you also to those of you who took time out of their busy summers to reach out and check on me. It means so much!
