and a visit to DeLeon is in order!

Half way through week 7! We are on the downhill slide. We just have a week and a half left! It's crazy how fast this summer has gone. I am EXHAUSTED. Seriously, I can't explain to you how tired I am! But God is giving me strength for each day! I enjoy seeing everyone loving their week at camp, it's so fun. All the campers are just goofy and crazy excited to be here. I love getting to do that every week!

Janelle is at orientation, be praying for her.. I know that is nerve racking and exciting at the same time!  Also, be praying for a fellow staffer of mine, his name is Ryan. He lost his sister to a seizure. It was very random (she has never had one before) and so so tragic and heartbreaking.

Today I talked to my Grandad and made plans for me to come visit in a couple of weeks!! I am so excited. It was great to talk to Grandad for just a few minutes and set up plans! Kayla and Jalyn will be there too! I am looking forward to it SO much. I stay in DeLeon every summer for some time at least and I'm not breaking tradition this summer! We will miss Mamoo so so so much, but I am looking forward to seeing everyone who I miss terribly.

So, that is what's going on lately (:



Five things that are great about today :

1. Midweek tonight.
2. Cocoa krispies for breakfast.
3. talking to grandad, kay, and kayla.
4. I'm feeling much better. (I had been sickly)
5. The sun is shinin' and God is good.  (:


love.
Miss you Mamoo.

and I just want people to LOVE Jesus.

Today in morning worship I was standing in the aisle behind approximately 3000 high schoolers. There were three that kept being extra distracting. They were making fun of people worshiping, the two boys were touching the girl between them very inappropriately (and her loving it). I am used to this. Falls Creek is a camp where church groups bring lost people, people acting up in worship is expected. People who don't know Christ or have never been around the church setting don't know what's appropriate, obviously.

BUT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT REALLY BOTHERED ME. CATCH IS:

One of the boys raised his hands in order to make fun of those worshiping around him and he had a decision team bracelet on. THIS MEANS, he's "supposed" to be a mature Christian, who is strong in his faith and a leader in his group. I am SO bothered by this.

My heart broke. I want people to understand this God they are mocking. He sent His son, only son, to DIE. To die for me and you because we are sinful. We are separated from God without Christ. When we accept Christ as our savior, we now have a way to God and a personal, intimate relationship with THE GOD. The God of the universe, that spoke everything we know and see into existence.

This boy, doesn't get it. He's mocking God. I want people who "love God" to LOVE GOD. Matthew 16 tells us to pick up our cross daily, deny ourselves. I'm over people making it a JOKE.

That's all.


Love.
Miss you Mamoo.

and it's week 6 at the creek.

I've wanted to blog so badly lately, but honestly felt like I've had nothing blog worthy. Camp is SO great, God is doing amazing things, but I feel like I would be repeating myself in describing it to you every week. It is week 6, it is repetitive, but it's not getting old. I love it here. I move back to Belton in 34 days. I can not wait! I am tired, but almost numb to feeling exhausted. My friends, Elizabeth and Cory, are getting married ONE MONTH from today! How fabulous, wedding stuff is just super exciting. Oh & the sun is shining today after a week of nothing but rain! (-:

I'm sorry I am not very exciting today!! (-:
34 days until Belton, let the countdown begin.

Love.
Miss you Mamoo.

and there is a 30 percent chance of rain today.

Today is July 7, 2010 ...

What's wonderful about today?

1. Jake and I have been together 7 months, today.
2. Cookies and Milk in the caff.
3. It's midweek tonight, lots of laughter expected and guaranteed.
4. Rain is expected, which would make a cooler day (:
5. I am wearing a jingling anklett from Thailand, thanks to my best friend.
6. I'm listening to the craziest staff having the craziest conversations.
7. I get to talk to students all day long about Jesus.


love.
miss you mamoo.

and God bless TEXAS!

This past weekend I went home for the 4th! Home felt so good, I feel like I'm never home in Tolar anymore. But it's always a good time. I got to see my family, aunt and uncle, best friend, and boyfriend (:  It twas a happy time. Swimming, laziness, hamburgers, games, and a movie with Jake! It was fun and relaxing no the brain! I'm excited to have two weeks at home before going back to Belton!

Yesterday started week 5 of camp. We are tired. Pray for energy. I love what I do, I just need to be energized. Two of my Duncan girls are here this week. I can't wait to catch up with them! Last week I met a girl that sat with me every day but one day during free time. She was such a blessing to me and I learned so much talking to her, I remembered the struggles of a 16 year old girl and how real they are. We sometimes take what they deal with lightly, but to them... nothing is more real and hurtful to them at this time. I love working with youth. They are so fun, yes, crazy at times, but always fun. I caught up with Evan sunday evening, he had a great time at camp. I learned Angie will be staying another 6 weeks at PineCove! I'm so excited to see how God uses her. Mary left for camp, and Taylor is still there. Camps everywhere people!

I feel like this week is going to be one of the hardest weeks of the summer. Tiredness makes people on edge. Pray that we will see the focus of what we are here for.

One last thing, this time last year I had just arrived to Spain. I miss that trip. The people we met, the people I went with and the experiences I had. I can't believe it's been a year!

HOKAY. I'm finished.

Love.
Miss you Mamoo.