Whaaat an eventful past few days. Let's see, I'll begin with cabin draft... I'm in Dreams Begin. Yes that's a cabin name. They are 15 years old. The same age as my cute sissy ;) Although I'd requested the wee ones, I couldn't be more thrilled for this age. The Lord knows what he's doing I trust and I'll gladly put my own agenda behind His any day. Also, my 2 co-counselors are AWESOME. I am soo soo excited to get to know these girls and learn from them. Haley, an App State climber, has been here for 10 years so knows the scoop and Sagan is a cute NC State English major. This is gonna be fun! Pluuuus, our "counselor section" is like a mini apartment.. Well, it's pretty rustic (no windows), but it's got new wood! Boy, never thought I'd say that.
Secondly, yesterday was a rough day guys. Those of you who I texted/called out of some major doubt/emotional break down, thanks. Yall are the bomb. I finally realized that Satan has been speaking these awful lies into my mind that I'm incapable of relating to this age, don't belong at camp, can't make friends, am neglecting a better life with my family and friends at home. Yall, the Devil is one deceptive guy, but my God is bigger and His plans far outweigh any doubts my sinful self can contain. After some heavy duty devotions and encouragement from my great friends, I can safely say I belong here. The Lord has called me to Camp Merri-Mac for this summer and will equip me with whatever I need to make it through. I am a servant, not here for my own comfort, but here to give myself, all of myself, to these girls. Oh the power of prayer and fellowship with my Father and the beauty of divine trust.
Specific prayers needed.. that I'll wake up not only begging for the strength to get through the day, but for a burning passion to serve these girls and a desire to serve. That these girls will be my priority this summer.
6 days and I've already learned so much. Gracious goodness wonder what 2 months will do.
They get here at 8 am (ahhhh!)
Peace friends
p.s. Know you are all specifically in my daily prayers :)
Great, great blog, Sami! Already much to celebrate of the Lord's goodness in the midst of trials! Thanks for being honest about your pains and joys! The Lord is faithful!
ReplyDeletep.s. those girlies don't even know what a FAB counselor named Miss Sami Merrimac Fesler they're going to meet at 8am tomorrow! :)
Great, great blog! Much to celebrate already of the Lord's goodness in the midst of hardships! Thanks for being honest about the trials and joys you are experiencing! You are loved MUCHO!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Those girlies better be PUMPED about their counselor Miss Sami Merrimac Fesler! :)
...can i come be in your cabin???