Base Camp
So this is the last day of Base Camp, and tomorrow we take off. Can you believe that? I surely can't!
Once again, I'd like to thank all my friends for your pr's. I know I have an amazing three-year-old pr-ing for me every night at 8:00pm. And of course my families are, too.
I wrote the following on my first night (Saturday) here: (Hope you take the time to read it)
So, basically, this base camp has gone a whole lot smoother than last year’s. Perhaps its because I knew what to expect, and I knew I probably wouldn’t have any luggage except my carry-on tonight. Which was definitely true.
Well, the beginning of this whole day was flat out stressful. I knew by their behavior that my family was just nervous about the whole thing. We got to Base Camp, and we hung out for a bit. It was good to see the other kids. My parents unfortunately couldn’t stay for the beginning of it, so we had to bid each other farewell after a few minutes. I’m gonna miss my family. Though I must say, we spent a fantastic evening the day before. I absolutely love those people. We had a blast.
Shortly after my parents left, my amazing best friends who drove all the way up from Belton to Royce City, showed up. I was excited to see Jessie, Sarah, and Lynne. They brought me gifts and I was super excited. We talked and they told me all about their adventures of the previous nights and how a bug attacked Sarah and they had to run to wal-mart at 3am. Wow, my friends are amazing!
Then the most amazing Sunday School teachers ever showed up- Mike and Melanie, and their super cool kids that I love so much- Liam and Noah. I definitely enjoyed the time we spent with them as we talked about the trip and random subjects that came up with my friends. I absolutely love those people. While talking to Father, towards closing, I couldn’t help but think about how much I’m gonna miss these people- Mike and Melanie, Jessie, Sarah, and Lynne. Really, who am I gonna go to when I need a boost of encouragement, who else can see right through me and tell what’s going on in my heart, who am I gonna run to with my frustrations and my fears?
It was hard to say good-bye to them. Liam hugged me and said “I love you.” And as the McCarthy’s walked off, Liam looked off at me and waved. It was super cute. Then… I had to say good-bye to my best friends. Yeah, we definitely cried. Okay, Jessie and I did. I just don’t know if we should bring that up though. I love my girls.
Like I said, I entered the country of Igosia once my families left, and the customs experience wasn’t that hard. I mean, yeah, 2 other friends- Jessica and Kelly- and I got onto a “boat” who gave us a tour of the place then left us stranded in the middle of a field. I know, a boat on a field. It was actually a truck they called a boat. Then an Igosian lady came to us and asked us to teach her songs, so we did. We taught her day care songs, and it was fabulous.
Dinner wasn’t too bad. It was Sushi, and I thought I wouldn’t like it but I actually LOVED it. It made me happy. We then played a fun random game with our team. It really had no purpose except to ask random questions to the person sitting in the middle of the circle.. such as, “Have you peed in your pants in the last five years?” Yeah, interesting, huh?
Well, specific prayer requests? Pray for patience. Patience with others and also that I may stay focused. Sometimes during worship or prayer I find my mind wandering off to other things. Nothing bad, just thinking about back home. When I talk to the kids here, I find myself talking a lot about my friends back home. I find myself thinking about life back home a lot. I know its only been the first afternoon, but I’m already feeling nostalgic. Okay, Patience and focus, please.
I love you. Good night.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Now that its my final day in the states, I've gotten to get to know my teammates a little more, and they are amazing people. I am very excited about getting to invest my life in them too, and encourage them throughout the summer. Since the retreat back in April, I felt one of my major ministries this summer was to just minister to my teammates and encourage them. And I absolutely love them! Please continue to pr, not just for me but also for my JSI Family.
Tomorrow I'll be in Germany.
Once again, I'd like to thank all my friends for your pr's. I know I have an amazing three-year-old pr-ing for me every night at 8:00pm. And of course my families are, too.
I wrote the following on my first night (Saturday) here: (Hope you take the time to read it)
So, basically, this base camp has gone a whole lot smoother than last year’s. Perhaps its because I knew what to expect, and I knew I probably wouldn’t have any luggage except my carry-on tonight. Which was definitely true.
Well, the beginning of this whole day was flat out stressful. I knew by their behavior that my family was just nervous about the whole thing. We got to Base Camp, and we hung out for a bit. It was good to see the other kids. My parents unfortunately couldn’t stay for the beginning of it, so we had to bid each other farewell after a few minutes. I’m gonna miss my family. Though I must say, we spent a fantastic evening the day before. I absolutely love those people. We had a blast.
Shortly after my parents left, my amazing best friends who drove all the way up from Belton to Royce City, showed up. I was excited to see Jessie, Sarah, and Lynne. They brought me gifts and I was super excited. We talked and they told me all about their adventures of the previous nights and how a bug attacked Sarah and they had to run to wal-mart at 3am. Wow, my friends are amazing!
Then the most amazing Sunday School teachers ever showed up- Mike and Melanie, and their super cool kids that I love so much- Liam and Noah. I definitely enjoyed the time we spent with them as we talked about the trip and random subjects that came up with my friends. I absolutely love those people. While talking to Father, towards closing, I couldn’t help but think about how much I’m gonna miss these people- Mike and Melanie, Jessie, Sarah, and Lynne. Really, who am I gonna go to when I need a boost of encouragement, who else can see right through me and tell what’s going on in my heart, who am I gonna run to with my frustrations and my fears?
It was hard to say good-bye to them. Liam hugged me and said “I love you.” And as the McCarthy’s walked off, Liam looked off at me and waved. It was super cute. Then… I had to say good-bye to my best friends. Yeah, we definitely cried. Okay, Jessie and I did. I just don’t know if we should bring that up though. I love my girls.
Like I said, I entered the country of Igosia once my families left, and the customs experience wasn’t that hard. I mean, yeah, 2 other friends- Jessica and Kelly- and I got onto a “boat” who gave us a tour of the place then left us stranded in the middle of a field. I know, a boat on a field. It was actually a truck they called a boat. Then an Igosian lady came to us and asked us to teach her songs, so we did. We taught her day care songs, and it was fabulous.
Dinner wasn’t too bad. It was Sushi, and I thought I wouldn’t like it but I actually LOVED it. It made me happy. We then played a fun random game with our team. It really had no purpose except to ask random questions to the person sitting in the middle of the circle.. such as, “Have you peed in your pants in the last five years?” Yeah, interesting, huh?
Well, specific prayer requests? Pray for patience. Patience with others and also that I may stay focused. Sometimes during worship or prayer I find my mind wandering off to other things. Nothing bad, just thinking about back home. When I talk to the kids here, I find myself talking a lot about my friends back home. I find myself thinking about life back home a lot. I know its only been the first afternoon, but I’m already feeling nostalgic. Okay, Patience and focus, please.
I love you. Good night.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Now that its my final day in the states, I've gotten to get to know my teammates a little more, and they are amazing people. I am very excited about getting to invest my life in them too, and encourage them throughout the summer. Since the retreat back in April, I felt one of my major ministries this summer was to just minister to my teammates and encourage them. And I absolutely love them! Please continue to pr, not just for me but also for my JSI Family.
Tomorrow I'll be in Germany.
posted by D at 2:45 PM
3 Comments:
Germany better get ready for you and your wonderful team. Thank you for allowing us to share this time with you. I loved being there this weekend and yes, I am too one of those cryers (sp?). i have a 3 year old who is praying for Ms. Damaris and he is very diligent, so the Father is definately getting bombarded with prs for you. We miss you but can't wait to hear what the Father is doing in Germany. Please know that the Father promises many things and I encourage you to seek those promises and one of those is patience. He has it and is wanting to give it to you. We will keep the states intact for you, so you can focus on where he has you.
Love to ya!
Mel
so i just talked to you, so there's really nothing else to say right now...but I just wanted you to know that I am reading these things...and I'll prolly start posting them on your myspace soon. and as always, you are in my thoughts and pr-s.
and i promise, you missing us is a VERY mutual feeling. but you're going to have an amazing trip, and God is going to do some AMAZING things with you. I know, cuz He does amazing things with you everyday here, so just imagine what He's gonna do there. So stop missing us so much - we're not worth it - and get to His work, young lady.
yo te extrane, mi amiga mejor. te amo.
-Jesusita <><
the One to Whom you will take your frustrations, your fears, your joys, your surprises, your laughs, your tears is Daddy. He loves to hear from us and is always listening. i'll keep telling Him about you. peace is yours! :)
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