So we're into week 3 out of 7 doing Wellspring, and it's been such an interesting journey thus far. I'd like to be able to share all of my feelings and emotions and what not, but there is no way to put all I have experienced into words...or words that people can understand. The first week we were at Manton Christian Camp in Manton, MI. That place was sweet, and I'll be honest I wasn't sure about it at first, but the people I met there (councilors and campers) I won't ever forget. That was the first week that we were councilors ourselves so I know that most of us were kind of apprehensive about having kids in our care. We worked a highschool week first and the very first night Lindsey and I were already experiencing some camper tiffs...it was fun and we thought that the kids hated us. However, we gave it a few days and things got so much better. We realized that they only way we were going to get through anything through the upcoming summer was to just be crazy and have fun in everything. It worked. Those few days flew by, and then next few days, with junior high campers this time (same camp) was so much better. I loved my girls so much. They were tight with eachother, and crazy right along with me so we all just had such an awesome time!
The second camp was Scioto Youth Camp in Ohio. When we pulled up to this camp my first thought was...are you kidding me? This camp was in the side of a hill, the buildings were held up by cement bricks, the walls were full of cracks so the ventilation was purely from God, no air conditioning, the only entertainment was basketball...and the list goes on. I had such a bad attitude about this place. It was a free camp where kids from any home backgrounds came because it was free. There were two other groups there as well, one from Ohio Christian University, and one from Campbellsville...something or other. those kids were great. Anyway, the first 3 days there were sooooo hard for all of us. Not only was it humid, but the kids were just not responding to anything so it was kinda discouraging for us as the band. I know that things shouldn't depend on how kids respond because it's not about us, but that wasn't my mindset at all. Then Wednesday hit. And it hit hard. That's when God started to prick my heart and speak to me. After chapel that night I can't explain what happened...but it was awesome. From then on till the end of the week, I was constantly being reminded to soften my heard towards the campers, to have faith that God WOULD move in his time and work when HE wanted to work. But looking back I can vividly see him moving all throughout the camp in those kids and to be able to see that is incredible. All I know is that I started to read my Bible more, I started to look to Christ for my comfort instead of going to others, my faith increased so much in letting God take over...and that list goes on as well. It was soooo awesome. :]
Now we're at the 3rd camp in Burton, OH, and it's the jibb. Totally unlike last week, but you know? It's nice to have some down time where we can catch up and relax, and yet STILL get to know the other campers and staff. I know it's only wednesday and who knows what can happen, but God has everything in control, and right now, that's completely enough for me. :]