student life camp 2012

let me preface this post with the fact that it has been 2 solid years since i have had any break from all three of my children. 2 years is too long. though camp is not my ideal vacation, i was certain the Lord would use it for restoration. and that He did.

i spent sunday morning before camp all by myself on the back deck. i read the truth, i talked with Him, and drank coffee. on no one else's time schedule. i didn't even look at a clock. i sat in a chair for an hour without getting up. i was still and quiet. it was perfect. 

{found this gem tucked in a book in grey's handwriting. what a perfect reminder before entering a week with lost souls.}

so camp.

i took lots of pictures of students having an absolute blast.

i spent lots of one on one time with students.

i got to hang out with some of my favorite "lady friends."

{jonna and i!}

i laughed a lot. 

we worshipped in a room full of other believers.

it was confirmed that i am indeed meant to lead a family group. i did not do well without being in that role.

got to clarify to two girls that the Lord had truly redeemed them. and the joy. oh the joy that flowed from their eyes, their lips, and everything about them. they are truly His.

we had a little too much fun on the golf cart one evening and got pulled over and yelled at by the golf cart police. it was partly humiliating and partly one of the more funny things that has ever happened to me.

{kylie and i rode up top}

i was most excited about all of the conversation i was going to have. especially being able to focus for longer than two seconds without someone needing me, crawling on me, or interrupting. camp delivered. 

upon returning to my boys and our everyday, i was able to have a fresh perspective. i missed those little ones. but it will not be another 2 years until i get to slip away. and hopefully next time i'll be on a beach with a book and my husband by my side.