Re-App

There's nothing like filling out a Re-App to the greatest job ever! No, it's not Resort Waterslide Tester, which I admit would be pretty sick. That can be my back up job. What I'm talking about is Summer Camp Counselor.

Filling out the Re-App is Step One in my preparation for next summer. Yes, I spend 8 months anticipating and preparing for 9 weeks. Call me crazy, but you wouldn't be the first. And I don't work at just your average summer camp. At Deer Creek Camp [( www.deercreekcamp.com ) (that just happened)] we have "interdenominational Christ-Centered Adventure Programming". That's just a fancy way of saying "we love God and will teach you all about Him, as well as help you conquer our Climbing Wall with 1,000 ft. Dual Zip Line".

I can't see myself doing any other job and being this joyful and over eager to get back to it. Being able to witness the Holy Spirit work in these campers lives is just beyond me. And my job doesn't end when the summer is over. I mean, yeah I stop getting paid and don't have to belay anyone up the rock wall, but my job isn't about making money or the physical work. I am forever my campers counselor. I have to be there for them when they call on me; to give advice, comfort them through loss, laugh with them about their joys, etc. I am never off the clock, and I absolutely love it.

The memories made during those 9 weeks are enough to get me through these 8 months. I seriously can't wait to get back to killing scorpions, late night rave/pool parties, hourly trips to the nurse, writing certs, teaching specialties, itchy face paint, and much much more.

Here are some pictures to help illustrate my point.