I've always wanted to say that. I don't really know why. At any rate, hello there readers. I think I have about six or seven of you now. Not that that matters. I'd keep writing this stuff even if nobody read it. Still, it's always more fun when you know it's appreciated.
Today I am free of the salad bar. I asked for Friday off to get ready for camp, and Deb gave me most of the week. Now I won't be working again until August. Woot! It's not that I really mind the work so much, but it is great to have extra time off to prepare myself for the week of camp coming up. And of course, time after camp to recover from the lack of sleep.
The truth is, the closer it gets, the more worried I become. Perhaps I should explain. Camp Judson has always been my favorite place on earth. Not only is it a gorgeous camp, it feels like home. It has the welcoming warmth of Christian love pervading its atmosphere. I never spent a week out there without encountering God and being changed. This is especially true of the youth camps, though it certainly happened at family camp as well. These life-changing experiences were always made possible by the camp leaders--Rich, the week's speaker, the counselors. And this ear I am going to be part of that team. I will be responsible for shepherding seven girls for this coming week, leading small group discussions and acting as a spiritual role model. It's a scary thought. I want to make sure the girls in my charge can have the same sort of amazing experience I always did. But I don't know if I can. In fact, I know I can't . At least, not on my own. It's always been God himself, albeit acting through people, who does the work and makes the change. This isn't about me, it's about him. If I can remember that, we'll be alright. The one thing I know for sure is that this week will teach me full reliance on God to get me through things. At the same time, your prayers for everyone coming to camp this week would be greatly appreciated.
-Kim
Oh, I should also add that I just changed my fall schedule. Instead of taking Music Theory II, I'm taking Dyer's American Lit class. The weird thing about this change is that I will now, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, not have class until 1:00 in the afternoon. Weird, huh?
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aw, you get to sleep in! Yay for you! I ... don't...oh well.
You'll do well at camp, I'm sure. Just don't think of it as a job you have to get through, but instead as an opportunity to be an example for these girls. And you, my friend, are an amazing example of a Christian woman of faith. You'll have an amazing week no matter what and I can't wait to see all your pictures!
:D
You don't have class until 1pm? My entire fall semester last year was like that. It's fun.
oh, and I saw you and Amanda at Wal-mart today (well, yesterday technically) but you didn't see me. /cry
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