The CV Chronicles: Week 7

This week I faced Monday morning prepared for battle. I was armed to the teeth with tissues, ibuprofen and dark chocolate, ready to endure what I expected to be week long siege of my cabin by very tiny, very destructive militants (sometimes referred to as 'children.') I had heard horror stories from returning staff about the week 7 slump. I was utterly convinced that this week was going to be terrible. I awoke Monday morning feeling physically, emotionally and spiritually drained. To make matters worse, I was coming out of a weekend of battling sin and doubt. I wasn't sure how I could go on. I thought 'How am I supposed to love these kids and show them Christ when I really just want to go find a hole and crawl in it till it's time for me to go back to Tampa?'

"And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 

~ 2 Corinthians 12:9-10~

However, God, in his mercy, had other plans (You think I would learn to stop being surprised when this happens, for real). I had a GREAT week. I think I will show you rather then just tell you (A pictures worth a thousand words right?) One of my campers prayed to receive Christ on Friday night. How cool is it that I get to be a part of that?

A note my campers left me on Saturday morning. They are so darn cute, even when they can't spell my name right.

 

My little sheep! We won honor cabin every single day this week.

 

New barefoot running shoes, they are seriously the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned 

This is what an honor cabin looks like. 

That's what I'm talking about. 

Working the rock wall is probably my favorite activity at camp. I love playing around and challenging myself to try new routes.

Moments like this are why I am a camp counselor. 

This is the view from the ball field I get to enjoy every single day during evening games. It's so beautiful, photos don't do it justice. It is a constant reminder of the beauty of our maker and His everlasting love for me.

 

Getting ready for the sponge relay. 

 

The water was so cold!

Every Friday night we have an outdoor service. We do skits for the kids, watch a highlights video, then we have songs, a message and a testimony time.

This has been the best summer of my life. Seriously. I love this place.