M.I.A. for 3 months

My last post about me losing my job was right in the midst of a storm in my life.  It was not a major one, but nonetheless, it was a hard month.  I'm happy to report that it ends well...and I will remain at my same school and just move to a new grade.  Long, dramatic story, but so thankful to be in the same place with friendships that I'm just starting to develop!

My crazy students last year.

I'm looking forward to reflecting on my summer at a later date, but let's just say that my summer at Greystone was so sweet.  I am filled with love for that place and have had so much fun this summer playing and serving.  It was just GOOD! Whew. Like I said, I can't wait to reflect on it and what the Lord did.

I left Columbia at the beginning of June and did not return until August 1st...two whole months away were good for the soul.  Being surrounded by uplifting and encouraging friends while in the happiest place on Earth (I don't care what Disney World says) was just what the doctor ordered.  I was able to pour myself out all summer in a much different way than I do throughout the school year, and then I was able to get filled by the spirit and learn from some wonderful pastors.

 Getting back into the swing of things now has been more challenging than I expected.  Moving grade levels and changing classrooms was a bigger hurdle than I remembered from when I first started out, and I'm finding myself more exhausted than I planned on being.  Transitioning out of the "camp mode" has also been harder than I remembered...it's almost a sadness that just lingers in my heart for a little while.  It's not evident on the outside, but there just is something about the void from camp that is hard to explain.


Luckily, I am made whole and complete in the Lord.  He blessed me with the gift of camp, and with my job, and I am going to use the inspiration from Colossians as I move into this week: "²³ Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.."
Serving the Lord with gladness as I move into this week. "It's a great day and I feel terrific..."