Another Ending

Its my last day here at camp, and, yes, I'm sad. But this summer has definitely served its purpose in my life. Heres just a portion of what I've learned this summer:

1>> Sometimes you have to put aside your personal feelings and thoughts for the betterment of a group or ministry. (This is often tough to do.)

2>> God is always training us for greater tasks ahead of us. Hard times= Intense training.

3>> Whenever you've wronged someone, confront them and tell them and let those involved know you were in the wrong.

4>> Show the same grace and mercy you've been shown. (Seems impossible to do when you've been wronged.)

5>> Make sure to keep your integrity in tact through all things.

6>> Our problems and frustrations are only as big as we make them. Its what we focus on that takes precedence over everything. Focus on the good. No matter how small or insignificant something good may seem, let that overpower the crummy stuff going on.

Throughout the summer I was certain I wouldn't be returning next summer; however, that is not the case anymore. Sometimes when everything seems to be going bad and you feel like you're wasting part of your life, its the little things that just naturally happen that makes it all worth it. The small things you don't even notice until someone else, someone outside the picture, points it out to you. A friendship formed, a hug from a camper, an amazing volunteer, thats what makes it all ok. Thats what can turn one of your worst summers ever into one of the best....well, a really good summer. :) God has once again proven His sovereignty to me.