Life has been infinitely sweeter this week than any time that I can recently remember. I feel a peace in my soul that the Lord is good, and the Lord is with me. My circumstances are no different than they were before camp. It is my attitude that has changed.

As I prepare to leave for another week, I pray that I can keep this peace with me. I will be serving as a chaperone for a group from my church going to White Oak, Tennessee. I pray the Lord gives me strength to sustain me and help me finish some homework while I'm there, too.

For now, I'm tired. More updates to come later.

Much love and many blessings,
Katie

Life is Precious. Life is Sweet.

I desperately wish that I had time to sit and write all that I have learned in the past week. However, that is not possible at the moment seeing as I have to leave for work shortly. For now, I leave you with a poem that one of my fellow Huddle Leaders wrote about the week. Her thoughts sum it up perfectly.


This Week (July 11th-18th)

This Week
I learned that I am an eagle
and I need to stop living with the chickens,
spread my wings, and fly.
I learned that it is possible
to throw up for God.
I learned that Christianity IS a crutch,
because I AM crippled without Jesus,
and I need Him to support me.
I learned that I'm not worthy of myself
and that I am so precious to God
that only He is worthy to hold my life
in His hands.
I learned that prayer is the most powerful
weapon, stress reliever, compliment, praise.
I learned that being in community
is one of the greatest gifts to ever be given
and that feeling safe is a part of being a family.
I learned that choosing between two things is difficult
but that when you choose the right one
even when you think it will hurt someone
you do not feel defeat.
I learned that being a united front
is essential to being a parent.
I learned that being a role model
may be a tough job but reaps great rewards.
I learned that having a role model
means showing respect and being able
to admit your weaknesses and doubts.
I learned that I am not the only one who feels dry
and wants to be filled up.
I learned that swaying to a worship song
will always be more powerful when standing
next to your best friends.
I learned that dealing with difficult situations
is impossible to do on my own,
and shouldn't be done on my own.
I learned that when the girls start laughing
it is useless to try and not join in.
I learned that I did not deserve what Jesus did for me
when He gave His life on the cross
but that being unworthy would never stop Him
from saving those He loves.
I learned that being called Christian
means standing up and declaring
"I Am A Disciple Of Jesus"
and feeling your own voice resound in your heart.
I learned that Summer Games has saved my life
one more time.
I learned that God will never
ever
give up
on me.


Thanks Karleigh! This is my favorite poem, and I have a feeling it will always have a dear place in my heart.

Blessings,
Katie