Easton Cool camp

This week has been full of answered prayer. Cool Camp went wonderful. There were several little boys fighting over me saying "she's mine" "no, she's mine..." it was so cute! Overall, the kids were well behaved... some small disagreements but nothing we can't handle. I think God's been using these couple weeks to prepare us for the rougher neighborhoods we will be going to. Some kids don't have lunches to bring so we give them sandwiches and things. But I know God will give us the strength to fulfill our purpose, to spread Jesus' joy to the kids.

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Victory

The devil really attacked me last week. I know the Lord has amazing plans for me this summer at cool camp. The first week alone was a huge blessing, and our team has grown even closer.

I usually have trouble with some anxiety when I'm away from home. This week was no different. My team is amazing and they made good food and I went to bed at a good time. But still, I seemed to just be tired and not being able to keep my food down. By Wednesday I felt like calling it quits. The devil was telling me lies like I wasn't right for this, I should just quit, they didn't need me, and that I would just be better off sitting home all summer.

Everyone on my team was concerned and praying for me. I had a good cry in the library and Missy was there with me to comfort me and pray with me. I felt then that my burden was lifting and was gaining faith the God could give me strength to carry on. Even with only apple juice for supper and my lunch in the toilet, I knew God could bring me back and make me strong tomorrow. On Thursday I was a whole new person! I ate a nice big breakfast and ate a full lunch and potato casserole for dinner! I was doing back dives and cannon balls in the pool.

On Friday night we were at worship praising God for a great week. There was sadness because Maddie's cousin is battling cancer and the doctors have only given him a couple months and most of that Maddie will be away from home. But through all the pain, there was gladness and praise in our songs because we knew God is watching over us. When we were done, we looked at the clock and couldn't believe we had been reading bible, praying and singing for two hours. The holy spirit was so strong, we were like, why even go to church? This is better than church! But we did go to church and the message was amazing. It was about Paul and his missionary work. Quite appropriate for the end of that week.

I just want to praise God for his grace. I ask for His continued strength to rely on in the following 4 weeks.

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