I just finished three summer camps and wish I could describe in words all I have discovered, felt, thought and done over these last two weeks. The first two camps were specifically for teenage girls, our princess camp so to speak. We tried to instill any truths in the girl's hearts. We spent time nurturing their hearts, minds and souls. We were able to share with the girls how precious and beautiful their are in God's eyes. We spent one on one time with the girls in conversation and hugs. We also had a spa day to pamper the girls and let their inner beauty shine through their outer beauty. Not only was I able to share the love of Christ with these girls, I also felt the healing hands of God in my life healing the broken and bruised parts of my heart. The girl's camp was a time of healing, comfort and bonding through the freedom and knowledge of the truth.
We have now begun our younger kids camps. The first camp has a under the sea theme. We have a packed schedule of games and fun activities. My personal favorite has been out time at a big park we call “the complex”. It was so fun to see the kids running free, playing in the comfort that they are loved and cared for. Our time at the park felt like a family reunion with all the kids running around while we pushed them on the swing, play baseball with them, taught them how to fish, kicked the ball around together or just snuggled on the big blanket and rested. With each smile, each hug and each sound of laughter my heart overflowed with thankfulness to be used to show these precious, orphaned children they are loved & they are cared for, more than they could imagine!
