This morning I spent some time reading some posts that I had written a year ago. It was delightful to be reminded of things that have happened in my life and the blessings that I have received.
One of the posts talked about me volunteering at Cub Scout Day Camp. That was a difficult experience for me and really put a bad taste in my mouth for this camp. When asked if he wanted to do it again John Derek was so excited. So we signed up again and my frustrations began to return. From forms needing to be filled out to scheduling to volunteering I was frustrated. The night before I had to volunteer I was so frustrated and mad and irritated with the whole process. I couldn't understand why things weren't done better and easier. Derek was sweet and patient with me and put me to bed, knowing a lot of my frustration was exhaustion.
The next day John Derek, Michael, and I went to camp. I had not been able to get our doctors to fill out the last page of our medical history and was worried they would not let us in without it. I expressed my concern to JD as we went to the church. He was noticeably upset, then paused and said, "I'm going to say a prayer." So he prayed that we could attend camp and the medical forms would not be a problem.
When we arrived at camp, they asked for the forms, I handed them in, and nothing else was said. I felt so blessed!! I was then put in with the Bear group. At first I was frustrated as I found out the adult that was supposed to be with the boys all week was not there yet, so it was just me. Then about an hour later I was humbled to find out that she had just broken her foot and was at the doctors office. After that my attitude changed. I saw how hard these people worked for this. How much time and energy they put into it. They were just a brother and sister team and had to put on this whole camp without compensation. They really did a great job. They had great classes, fun activities, and the boys were loving it. I was even trying to figure out if I could come another day and help out. It really was good.
Then as I picked up Elizabeth from swim practice and she saw how tired I was she volunteered to pay for pizza for the family. It was very sweet. She is an awesome girl. What a blessing she is.
I really do have good kids!
One of the posts talked about me volunteering at Cub Scout Day Camp. That was a difficult experience for me and really put a bad taste in my mouth for this camp. When asked if he wanted to do it again John Derek was so excited. So we signed up again and my frustrations began to return. From forms needing to be filled out to scheduling to volunteering I was frustrated. The night before I had to volunteer I was so frustrated and mad and irritated with the whole process. I couldn't understand why things weren't done better and easier. Derek was sweet and patient with me and put me to bed, knowing a lot of my frustration was exhaustion.
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| Driving home from the Lake House. What cute Boys!! |
The next day John Derek, Michael, and I went to camp. I had not been able to get our doctors to fill out the last page of our medical history and was worried they would not let us in without it. I expressed my concern to JD as we went to the church. He was noticeably upset, then paused and said, "I'm going to say a prayer." So he prayed that we could attend camp and the medical forms would not be a problem.
When we arrived at camp, they asked for the forms, I handed them in, and nothing else was said. I felt so blessed!! I was then put in with the Bear group. At first I was frustrated as I found out the adult that was supposed to be with the boys all week was not there yet, so it was just me. Then about an hour later I was humbled to find out that she had just broken her foot and was at the doctors office. After that my attitude changed. I saw how hard these people worked for this. How much time and energy they put into it. They were just a brother and sister team and had to put on this whole camp without compensation. They really did a great job. They had great classes, fun activities, and the boys were loving it. I was even trying to figure out if I could come another day and help out. It really was good.
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| Elizabeth helping Michael swim at the last meet. She is a Jr. Assistant Coach this year! |
Then as I picked up Elizabeth from swim practice and she saw how tired I was she volunteered to pay for pizza for the family. It was very sweet. She is an awesome girl. What a blessing she is.
I really do have good kids!
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