The summer was absolutely wonderful. God taught me so much. I feel like I've become a much more patient person after counseling. I'd say the whole patience thing was forced on me by dealing with 9 girls on a regular basis with different needs. From day to day the schedule was the same. I like consistancy, but having the same schedule was stretching. Some days it was a struggle. But honestly nothing could've prepared me for the utter joy I would get out of sharing God's truth with young girls. I found in myself a deep desire to communicate with them the joy found in Christ - joy that could ONLY be found in Him! His presence in my tribe talks and one-on-ones would often give me shivers. When I would hear myself saying words I knew weren't coming from my own ability, I'd stop and try to comprehend how it was happening. Never was I able to comprehend it. God used me this summer as an instrument to do His will. He also used my campers many times to get through to me on something. It was humbling to realize that I was learning so much from my own girls. It was hard to leave camp, but I feel like after this summer I have a renewed desire to share the Gospel. And in a way, going home seemed to me like more of an opportunity.
I made quiche a couple nights ago for dinner. Mostly for my mom who loves quiche. My dad on the other hand usually has some sort of facial expression or gesture to go along with verbalizing his intense hatred of quiche. Heck, I decided I'd been gone for the whole summer and I was gonna make a dang quiche.
My dad was gracious about my broccoli concoction (which was delicious by the way!) and even ate a whole slice. What a guy :). Now tell me that pie doesn't look tasty!Now ... something you don't know about me. I suck at making cinnamon rolls. I've tried over and over but they are always way too dry! You'd think that after attempting to make them about 10 times, I'd realize I put way too much flour in. Nope, I'm finding myself at attempt #11 and have discovered the secret of the Cinnabons themselves. Allison - put less flour in.
That's two of my besties. Danae on the left and Jill - my soulmate.
That's all for now. Please excuse me while I pull my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies out of the oven.
