The unofficial end

That's a wrap! We have officially ended camp at Christ Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. As Caitlyn and I are driving back to Colorado and talking about our weeks together it seems like week one was just yesterday. Crazy how fast this summer went. In just one week I'll be at the lakehouse, three weeks I'll be back at Butler, and in four weeks I'll have finished my first few days of classes. Wow.

This past week brought its own challenges as usual. High maintenance youth groups, troubled campers, and last minute changes galore. Every day was brand new and I only got 2 small naps in this week! If that doesn't tell you how busy this last week was, I don't know what will ;)

This week I was challenged in how I handle unexpected situations and I really learned that I'm not as flexible as I think I am. I can take last minute things to a point but when it keeps coming, I lose my patience. I start to approach things with less grace and more frustration. And I love less like Jesus. This week God showed me that I need to love more and complain less. Go with the flow instead of trying to fight the current.

This summer has been more than I ever could have expected. God has completely rocked my world. I have met hundreds of new people, learned more about my weaknesses, met my best friend, grown in my strengths, seen people come to Christ, and connected to God in ways I never would've thought of. Crazy how one summer can change your life.

As I'm now mentally preparing to return to school and live in a house with 40 other girls I'm quite intimidated by the challenge I will find in being an on-fire Christian in a God-less environment. New roommate, new sisters, new year. It's scary. But God has reminded me over and over again this summer that I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. This may be the end of my summer adventures but my journey with the Lord will continue, with all it's ups and downs that life brings. And so onward! Back to the real world and back to BU! :)

"Do not be afraid for I am with you. Do not be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." - Isaiah 41:10