and it isn't to say that these high schoolers are crazy, disrespectful, or anything like that. it's just that...when you're a counselor, you give everything you have physically, emotionally, and spiritually for a week. and that is beyond draining. i wouldn't change my time with them for the world. it is honestly my favorite week of the year. but i would like prayer.
prayer for...
safety. we always, always have injuries. usually some er ones. and we have one camper who just had surgery yesterday and is coming up anyway. dedication!
food. some years calvin crest has the nastiest food. it makes everyone grumpy and out of energy. and since i have food allergies coming out my ears, i'm taking all my own food. it's been stressful trying to get everything together for that. prayer that i haven't forgotten anything!
love and compassion. love from us to our campers. love between each other. love in our cabins. and love extending from each clique in our youth group and breaking those boundaries so they can all know and feel so loved. and compassion between them to foster that love!
patience. for everyone. all the time!
wisdom. a lot of our kids use this as a time where they don't have to live in the irvine bubble. they ask hard questions, share tough stories. as young counselors, we can get overwhelmed. we don't want them to hurt, but we know we can't always fix it. wisdom in our answers, and our understanding of their situation.
fun! this week is a time for our kids to bond. and try new things! prayers that they enjoy their time together and the activities we've worked hard on!
spiritual growth. for all of us! because that is the ultimate goal of this week!
know that these prayers are so appreciated. and i can't wait to share what god does in our lives this week!
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| pre-messy monday counselor love from last year! |
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| oh those calvin crest nights! |
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