If I had to make a living by writing a daily blog, I'd be destitute. LOL. I just rarely find the time to sit down and pound out an entry. The posts are pretty sporadic, but when I DO get a chance to write, I know that you'll be there to read what I have to say. Those of you that actually take the time to read, like, and comment are a blessing to me. I have changed the look and format of the page, let me know what you think.
On Thursday, I returned from an amazing week of camp with our Junior kids from church. This camp week is one of the highlights of my year. To get kids away from TV, the city, media, and saturate them in the things of God is truly where my heart is. I am still pretty wiped out, and it takes a few days for me to bounce back. In addition to corralling the kiddos and getting them where they needed to go, I also assisted in the chapel services. I portrayed "Wacky Wally," a misfit superhero wannabe, who, through the help of the emcee, learned valuable life lessons in being wise in making life choices. Our camp theme was "Wise Up," and we drove that point home with the help of our camp speaker, also a missionary to England, Justin Rhoades. We played insanely crazy and fun games, and the camp food was off the charts as always! Best of all, 18 kids made decisions for Christ! 16 kids came for first-time salvation decisions, and 2 re-dedicated their lives to The Lord! There may have been other decisions that were made in secret, and all of the kids have had seeds planted in their hearts. Who knows what's next in the lives of these kids? I can't wait to see what God does in their lives. That's what camp is all about, and that's why I believe in the camp ministry with all of my heart. If there was such a thing as year-round camp, I'd be on board.
My second adventure of the summer (camp was the first adventure) takes place in 4 weeks when we jump on the plane for our Mexico trip. I'm crazy excited to go back there and see those awesome kids again. I can't help but think about what kind of work God may do in my heart while I am there. I still continue to wonder if God may one day call me there full time. It's in the back of my mind all of the time. I shared with God that if He wants me to go, He'll have to make it pretty loud and clear, because I can be pretty thick-headed. Would it be easy for me to leave my family, friends, church, job, and go live in a poverty-stricken city? It would be dreadfully hard! But who ever said that following God's will is an easy thing to do? I think about those missionaries who are ministering in far-away countries. I'm sure that there are days (especially holidays) that they would love to sit down for a face-to-face visit with their families. Facebook, Skype, and phone calls are nice, but there's nothing like a warm hug from someone you love. BUT these missionaries also know that they are called of God to be where they are. They understand that if they were not there, the people of the land would not have the Gospel presented to them, and thus, die without Christ. What will God do with me this Summer in Tijuana? Please pray that God makes His will abundantly clear to me.
Since my last post I have begun my summer job with the Boys & Girls clubs. I am so thankful for the hours I am able to pick up there. (The school doesn't pay me during the summer). I work with the 1st Graders in the morning and early afternoon, and then I may drift over to 2nd or 3rd grades. I sure love those kiddos. I enjoy getting to know them and hanging out with them. They really missed me while I was gone at camp this past week, and that made me feel good, knowing that I was missed. They are great kids. (Even the onery ones, LOL)
I've also been able to pick up quite a few hours working at the ball diamonds this Summer. I sure enjoy this job. I get to chat and joke with the customers, and I get along pretty good with my co-workers. I am mainly working the Hutchinson Monarchs games, and it's a pretty fun atmosphere. I am thankful for these hours during the financially dry Summer months.
My garden is doing okay, but I have lost some tomato plants. I'm not sure what happened, but I'm going to try to find some tomato plants at a local grower, and replace the dying ones. I am also going to find some flats of flowers and plant them strategically so that they will attract bees and butterflies, thus providing pollination. Hopefully, my hard work and planning will pay off in a good harvest.
It's time for me to jump off of here and get some stuff done. I thank you for taking the few minutes to stop and read. I pray that your weekend will be a blessed one!
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