Naturally, we had to stop for a pre-drive snack of Scratch cupcakes! :)
When we got to camp, Andrew gave us the schedule, housing assignments, and asked if I'd be okay with going to the horse area to help with a sick horse. I changed into my boots and went. Peter and Katrina were walking Bear around and around. He was colicky. We walked in so many circles. It made for a great opportunity to catch up with Peter and Katrina though. After a long night of walking Bear around, he was made a little better after a visit from the vet. If you really want details, ask Chunk or Jay, they'd be happy to recount the tale. I spent the rest of the evening catching up with the other staff. It is always good to go back and enjoy that type of fellowship after weeks of separation.
Saturday morning was WONDERFUL! On Friday, Andrew had eluded to Sue wanting me to work in the Craft Room and get it more ready for retreat season. I was absolutely okay with working in there by myself. I cleaned and put away so much stuff! It was wonderful and my only hope for that place is that it stays that way for a good long time! :) Lunchtime brought news that I would be in the dishroom with Ben and Brennan. It was a lot of fun and hard work. Ben had to leave, so for a while it was just Brennan and I. It took a while, but we got things almost done when Chunk and Daniel joined us. Debbi did give me some great news that I would have a little bit more time before I went into the kitchen because she was moving my kitchen shift back by a half hour. I sat and continued that wonderful fellowship with Jana, Jani, Chunk, Gage, and whoever else happened to happen along. Debbi and I worked together for a while before the boys joined us. It is always refreshing to talk to her and catch her up on my life and how camp has been since I was last there. Supper ran smoothly, and after clean-up, I began to prepare snack bags for a wedding that camp is hosting next weekend. Katie and Jani came to join. Sometimes, the kitchen is such a great hangout spot. Grown up girl talk is so refreshing. Jay came and taught us how to make the popcorn and we got snack out and sat for a while. Jani and I were being ridiculously goofy and grabbed Connect 4. Why not, right? Seriously though, it was great! Rachel joined us and we played a few games. I accidentally on purpose beat Rachel, and Rachel beat Jani who even cheated! Last night was a late night, but it was well worth it!
This morning for me was all about fruit and toast. I also got put on vegetable and pasta detail. It was a WONDERFUL morning! At one point, all four of us were waiting on the water to boil so the pasta could get going. Jani suggested that we pray for Katie who has a big interview coming up. So we did. We just stopped and stood there in the middle of the kitchen, in the middle of the fans, dish crew and their noise, and all the other noises, and we paused, breathed deep and prayed. I was feeling great before that, but I still walked away feeling refreshed. How awesome is it that talking to God just gives a wonderful feeling of refreshment?! I love it! :) This meal was so chill that we only needed one in the servery and one in the kitchen. We got things cleaned up early, and Debbi gave us hugs before sending us off. Does it really have to be a whole month before I'll be back there again? We got things all packed up and said our goodbyes before hitting the road. Jay convinced me, it was easy, to stop for ice cream, and then we really got on the road. It was a quiet ride back. All 3 of us were beat, but it was worth it!
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