Hearts Will Be Filled

Wow!

I'm sorry that it's been so long since I've written!! I have been SOO busy and there is ALWAYS someone waiting for the computer! Things are quite intensely busy here! I am learning SO much and I can't believe I've been here for over 2 weeks already.. and even more, I can't believe I will be here for 7 more! Part of me is ready to go home and the other part is looking forward to learning the personality of the next group of girls!

I am learning to be flexible! Things never go as planned at a camp.. there are surprises around every corner, sometimes good and sometimes bad, but surprises none the less. I got my first letter of the summer yesterday! It was very exciting and encouraging!! I have had so many important conversaitons with people back home that have really improved my relationships with them and yet, those conversations don't begin to compare to the conversations I have with these girls. It's amazing to me that at 10 years old they can be so insightful. And when the tears come. Wow. It's so interesting seeing myself and how I react to these times. I really feel like I'm being put on the spot almost. These girls don't just cry about nothing. Their tears are not only important to them but they are meaningful!! It's just amazing to me! And trying to find the words to comfort them, help them understand that you have an idea of what they are saying without undermining their feelings. It's certainly a challenge.

There's a girl in my group who's.. a character. She's definitely difficult to deal with but I can tell that she needs the attention. One thing I have really learned this past week is that those that are the hardest to love are often the ones who need love the most. God is really showing Himself and proving Himself. I wish I could explain it all and put it all into words for you but I really can't. I am loving it here, all of the ups and downs and tears and stresses and the trying to find time alone. I'm loving it! I wake up every morning an hour early just to have a shower in silence. It's great to get some time alone, even if it means losing some sleep. But at the same time it's going to be so hard to try to not come back next year.

All the girls are amazing. I'm really going to cry when they leave! And that's only a week away!! I will try to put up pictures soon, but it's hard to find the time for all of that.

Tonight is my night off. Me and some of the other girls are going to dinner and a movie I think. Maybe the mall for some shopping or something. And definitely Walmart. I will be sending more letters out soon! Sorry for those of you who haven't got one!

I love you all and hope to hear good things from home soon! We're really in a bubble here with no TV and little computer access!! *Muah!*

In Him.

Isaiah 41:10 (I think that's the right verse.)

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