I don't know that I've ever felt this busy. Emily and I are officially running the Summer program here at the Perkins center for the next 2 months. That means 35-40 children and a staff of almost 20 interns, five days a week. We've been putting the interns through orientation this week and camp begins on Monday. Tomorrow morning we will be having a parent orientation where the parents will meet the staff and here about our plans for the summer.
I guess we're kinda learning how to be leaders. For me that means delegating responsibility and trusting that the goals will be accomplished. Im not sure what it means for Emily because she seems to be taking it very well. Meanwhile I have an ulcer and a stomach full of anxiety. I never prepare well enough for anything.
All this is happening at our one year anniversary of being here in Mississippi. What a year! I cant even begin to explain the things we've learned and felt. The pain of the people becoming our own, the desire to quit and leave, the seeds of love sprouting in the lives of our young friends, the mistakes, the unexplainable joy of seeing Deanthony learn to read and dream of what he could be. So much in a year. How can the next even compete? How do we keep from becoming complacent? How do we run a summer camp?
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Wow you guys. WOW. We will pray for you. We love you. We miss you. We're proud of you. I don't know if that schedule will allow you to become complacent, at least for the next two months, but that nasty stuff slips in when you're not looking. You guys are doing a great job. We'll pray for you to have at least little bits of consistent time to feed your marriage, too. Love, JALS all the way from Boston!
Johnny:
Just take a deep breath..... remember how much God loves you.....He is working through you and will continue to as long as you trust Him and don't rely on your own strength ( this causes ulcers... believe me). Rest in Him. That sounds simple but sometimes it is hard for us... we want control. It is Christ in you and His love flowing from you that refreshes those thirsting for His love. As Jesus put it. ..." If a man is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:37,38
His Spirit lives in and through you...
It's awesome to see how God is using you and Emily to share His "Life". We love you!
Dad
Just don't poop your pants, and nobody will notice a thing. Also, make sure to chew your food slowly.
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