It's August 1st (really??) and I'm entering my last week of camp. Yesterday started out a bit early (4:30am to be exact) but I was very happy to see a gorgeous sunrise as I made my way back from the airport after dropping off several of the HS/College students. It's a drive that'll stick with me for quite awhile. I can't say it enough....God's handiwork and beauty never cease to amaze me. The way the mountains look before the sun wakes them up is just so peaceful, so serene. (Can you tell I love it here?) I have a feeling I'll be back out here again.
My spirit is getting more and more ready to be home. This morning before I stepped into the shower, I almost stepped ON a little salamander thing curled up into the floor. Definitely not something I was prepared for early in the morning. I made sure he got safely outside because I could just imagine the chaos that would ensue if I would've left him on the floor for my girls to discover. When I got in the shower, I was greeted by a rather large mosquito, who did NOT meet a pleasant end. I've also been seeing quite a few earwigs around...gross. All of that to say, I'm quite ready to take a shower and sleep in a room without being assaulted by 10,000 different bugs. Who wouldn't be looking forward to that? I must keep reminding myself to enjoy the moment, and these last few days with some amazing counselors and kids. I'm quite sad to leave the wonderful little Euzoa Bible Church and I think one of my biggest fears about going home has to do with not being able to find a similar place of worship. I have a few places in mind that I'd like to check out, and I know God's going to provide the place for me to go. I have to keep trusting, keep praying, keep seeking. And I can most certainly claim Christ's awesome power, which is far stronger than any of my fears and worries. To quote a verse that was used in yesterday's sermon:
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Yes. I believe this and am claiming this today...
To switch to another topic, I definitely have a list of things I'd love to accomplish this fall. (Or however long God sees fit to keep me in Ohio).
To switch to another topic, I definitely have a list of things I'd love to accomplish this fall. (Or however long God sees fit to keep me in Ohio).
1). BAKE. I can't tell you how many times this summer I've thought of a recipe or tried something and have wanted to recreate it. Things at the top of my list to make are-healthy homemade granola, chicken curry, and a really good spice cake. It's going to be interesting trying to cook for my mom and dad, because I love to eat all sorts of grainy and healthy things. I think we'll be able to reach a happy medium...
2). CLEAN. My room be a HOT mess...wow. It's so full of stuff right now, and when I bring back everything I've brought to camp, it'll be even more full. I'd love to consign a lot of my clothes, which I've already done but it needs to happen again. And again. And again.
3). FIND A CHURCH. Like I said before, one of my biggest fears about being home is not finding a place to worship, but I have a few places in mind that I'd love to check out when I get back.
4). TRAVEL. First, a trip to North Carolina with my mama, and then it's on to Jackson to see all of my loved ones there. I'm pretty sure I'm going to drive since I'm planning on staying for 2 weeks, but I can't say I'm looking forward to 14 hours alone in a car. WOOF.
5). FIND A JOB. This will be quite essential, seeing as how I'll need to start paying off loans in a few weeks. I'll be subbing for the infant/toddler day care at my old school, but I'm also looking into waitressing at a local restaurant. Or maybe working at the gym where I hope to work on my Pilates certification. Options, options...
2). CLEAN. My room be a HOT mess...wow. It's so full of stuff right now, and when I bring back everything I've brought to camp, it'll be even more full. I'd love to consign a lot of my clothes, which I've already done but it needs to happen again. And again. And again.
3). FIND A CHURCH. Like I said before, one of my biggest fears about being home is not finding a place to worship, but I have a few places in mind that I'd love to check out when I get back.
4). TRAVEL. First, a trip to North Carolina with my mama, and then it's on to Jackson to see all of my loved ones there. I'm pretty sure I'm going to drive since I'm planning on staying for 2 weeks, but I can't say I'm looking forward to 14 hours alone in a car. WOOF.
5). FIND A JOB. This will be quite essential, seeing as how I'll need to start paying off loans in a few weeks. I'll be subbing for the infant/toddler day care at my old school, but I'm also looking into waitressing at a local restaurant. Or maybe working at the gym where I hope to work on my Pilates certification. Options, options...
This is just a small list of what I'd like to do...I'm sure it'll be added to in the future. I'd also love to visit Lake Erie as much as I can, and I'm sure I'll be called upon to do various home improvement projects. I think I'm going to be getting a new camera once I get home (thanks, mom and dad) so maybe lots of photography will happen. Who knows?? The possibilities are endless and quite exciting.
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