The Last Bell Ringing Until Fall

Today was Beth's last day of Three year old preschool. She has grown up so much this year! On her first day she was carried into the school by the teacher, and though she did not cry, I did upon leaving the parking lot! She confidently walks into the school arm in arm with her friend and talks to her teachers and peers! We are so thankful to God and to those who have helped her on her way!

We enjoyed a delightful ocean themed program where all the children sang and danced! She will miss coming over the summer, and will be looking forward to fall. I am thankful that she loves to learn and look forward to a great summer!

Fun At Camp...The Place To Be

This past weekend we went to a camp reunion. My husband and I both went to this camp all though our childhoods, and worked there during college. Our groups of friends, times there, and memories, are all different, yet our love for this place is the same. We wanted our children to experience some of the magic we found there as children and to catch up with friends.




We had a wonderful time hiking, exploring, learning about plant life, canoeing, laughing, singing and dancing....(Josh- not so much enjoyment on the dancing portion). It was fun to see folks we'd not seen for 17(+) years and watch them enjoy camp just as much as they did long ago! All of the children, not just ours, had a blast! They were all friends within moments, and it seems the magic of camp has once again been passed to another generation!

We hugged tightly the man who was director during most of our childhood and all of our times as counsellors. This man taught us much about God, and showed by example, Christ like service to others with enthusiasm! We hugged his dear wife, who lightened our camp time with songs and dance! Dances and songs we still perform for VBS and at home with our own kids. They have touched our lives and helped us on our journey more than they will ever realize. When ever we are asked who was a mentor to us in our faith, Chuck always speaks of his Dad and this camp director. I am thankful Chuck was able to see him and that our director was able to see amazing man, Chuck has become!

Bamboo forest on the way to where the Wild things are!!!!

On to the Rock slide for an extremely cool dip in the creek!

Josh, Sam, and Beth's new friend "M" going very quickly down the rock slide!

We had a very short canoeing time due to thunder. (note the longer faces below)

Beth dancing with her very own Prince Charming!

Many thanks to all for a great time!

A.S.A.P.

It seems everything is on a A.S.A.P. status these days! Everyone is in a hurry and things need to be done now if not sooner! Yesterday as I was driving to work, (thankfully I'd left in plenty of time so I did not feel in a hurry), I had the pleasure of reading a local churches billboard on the way.

A.S.A.P.

Always
Say
A
Prayer!

Colossians 4:2 "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."

Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."