I am currently lounging in a fluffy, soft, clean queen sized bed at a hotel in Avila Beach. The parentals picked me up today and decided to sweep me away to a cute luxurious hotel by the beach. Amazing? Yes. Even though I am sick, the unexpected surprise hotel room is so wonderful. I decided to soak my cares away with a nice bubble bath complete with candles, relaxing music and a coke. Pure Bliss.
The final days up at Mount Hermon were nothing short of amazing. Although I hated to end on a sick note...(I missed work the last Tuesday and Wednesday morning session). I had a horrible cold and then I think I got a 12 hour bug where I was throwing up until the wee hours of the morning. I know....cute, right? Anyways, Chinese family camp had to be the hardest thing ever. Night session was super long. About 5 hours per night with the kids to be exact. Melt downs, tantrums and the water works. But hey...it was a crazy fun adventure. We got to work with Amp's older brother, Rooster, Boonis' older sister Coca-Cola and Cosby and Chewy from Redwood. It was great having new people with us, but I missed Rolo, Whinny, Toaster, Frogger, Hooligan and Avalanche...It was like missing a chunk of our family.
The last couple of days literally consisted of us going crazy. Heidi shot me in the butt with an airsoft gun followed by Rafiki falling to the floor in laughter while he also got shot in the leg, Mowgli and I ran and hid in the skit closet where we thought we'd be safe, but Chewy decides to move a chair in front of the closet and sits on it...we couldn't get out for probably 10 minutes. It was great. The next day my staff thought it would be funny to try to stuff me in our kitchen freezer. I was hesitant at first, but then I was all for it....I didn't fit.
Good-byes today were tough. I've literally spent every waking moment with these people. Its hard to believe that we are parting ways. I am so thankful for these new and wonderful friends I have in my life. At the same time, I didn't take it as a good-bye...its more like a 'see you later' kind of deal. I am currently having a hard time processing this summer still...so much has happened in such a short amount of time. The life lessons I have pulled out of this summer will last me for a lifetime. I've learned what it means to be a servant of God. To offer your body up as a living sacrifice. To step out of your comfort zone. To love recklessly even when kids get difficult. I've experienced Jesus in a whole new way this summer and I've seen the Holy Spirit move through the lives of my campers and staff.
As of now...I'm gonna rest. I can't believe its done. I will be back someday though. I have a feeling Jesus is going to call me up there again....
I'll write more later...Night ya'll!
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