children's track

so, I would just like to say..."so, I'm at camp" that's it. I'm here. it really is happening. I am leading children's ministry this week in the hot and humid south. it's great. I have the greatest group I could ever ask for. I am learning alot. It has been amazing to watch God do the work. I have been waiting in anticipation for Him to do some mighty things. It's amazing what we see when we are expecting Him to work. I have been praying with expectation. I know that I am here because He has me here. there is no other explanation for it. I am thankful. And I know that I cannot do this on my own. I missed all of training and the first week of kids being here. now I am just trying to play catch up. and I just stand in wonder that the God of the universe is so intensely personal that He takes care of all the crazy details of my ministry group. so, latest lesson: expect great things and then watch for them!

super powers

nemis- is there a plural for that word...does anyone really know...nemisi, nemises...I have tried, but alas to no avail, I come up short and just trail off into...well, nothing. a few months ago my friend and I decided that life would be much more interesting if we had an arch nemisis. from there we decided that we would be in an epic battle as super heros trying to save the world...I think we've decided that she's the evil one... anyway, from this have sprug our desire to uncover our super powers. my first super power to be discovered was tasting things in my head. I guess this makes me a decent cook. I can think of different flavors and in my head make sense of it all and whether it would taste okay or not...from there we found out that she has the power of getting people married. seriously, she's had SO many roommates because they keep getting married on her.
so, really, I wonder what it would be like if we acted like the gifts God has given us were super powers? If I woke up tomorrow with the understanding that the gift of the Holy Spirit and His manifestation in my life were a super power, how would I act different, would I act different? I hope so. In light of this new thought...I hope that I would wake up understanding that I was responsible for way more than I think I am now. I would act with confidence because I know that the "powers" that I have are real...and eternal.
I pray that I wake up tomorrow embracing the gifts of God and using them with power, with might, and with self-control.

Things I have learned

-it is easier to slouch than it is to sit-up-straight...although much healthier to sit-up-straight.
-don't eat a burrito at 10:00pm.
-it stinks to be an introverted external processor.
-the bandana is a great invention.
-I am a sharer.
-Fresh air is healing.
-laughter sometimes really is the best medicine.
-packing isn't very much fun.
-groversthoughts.blogspot.com is the funniest thing I've seen this week.
-blogging is a great idea.

my family

I love my family. They really are a gift. A precious gift from the Giver of all good things. My immediate family came out to visit me. It was a crazy - insane adventure! We played the tourist game and we ate out alot. I think that I will lay off all heavy foods for the next...oh, I don't know...forever. Really, though, I don't think there are words to describe how thankful I am that my family came to visit me. I am so honored that all of them would take the time and all else that it takes to make such a trip. Ahhh, what a blessing. Thank you everyone for coming! I enjoyed you SO!