Being here has been nothing short of marvelous, wonderful and blessed. I started working for Grace Adventures Day Camp in the middle of June. There are a number of new elements at Camp this year, but I have to tell you, I am loving every minute I spend working (and every silly song that is stuck in my head). Here's a quick promo-vid from our website.
Back in April of 2009, I wrote this post about Camp. I just came across it again this morning and had a nice laugh.
I am leading worship this summer at my church. This is a challenge in its own way, but I'm heeding advice from Tom Petty, and I won't back down. So far, I've mostly just been vision casting, which is something I tend to do well. The responsibility, authority, practical side of things are also going just fine.
It has been a hell of a week, but the God I serve is beyond such struggles. You all know how much I LOVE the 4th of July, but this year wasn't exactly a celebration for our family. I enjoyed some quality time with a couple of good friends, who only proved their friendship further by leaving our firework venue just moments before the show began so that I could drive over an hour to meet my mother and brother at our local hospital. Out of privacy, I am not going to share any details here, but at this point, everyone is home and doing just fine. I am blessed to work with a group of such great people and amazing friends who've been indescribably supportive all week. Thank you. And, a thank you to every one else who has been so lovingly concerned and supportive this week.
Overall, it's been a season unexpected, filled with surprises and gifts. It's a time of adjustment and acclimation. It's a time of joy and relief. It's a time shared, enjoyed, and endured. It's a time of celebrating and laughing; a time of focusing and persevering. It's a time honored.
