Saturday, July 15, 2006

i am/was (Jordan just had me turn it down) listening to brevada really loud in the office right now...it's good, i want to hear "urgency", it's kind of where my heart is.

gah what a week, it is definitely the middle of the summer, let me just say that. we had ACA this week, which pretty much determines whether or not we would remain an accredited camp. let's just say monday, tuesday, and wednesday I experienced some of the most intense stress and pressure i've ever felt. by lunch on wednesday Gene was painting it as if we were really in a tight spot adding just more stress and caused me to prepare for the worst, failing. at about 5 that afternoon he called Jordan and I into his office, informed us of the "case of the stupids" we as a staff had that day, then let us know that we got a 100%...by the grace of God only, man, I had no choice but to cry. we also had The Difference from SWU in this week which is always a joy and it was quite sad to see them go this afternoon.

i feel like spiritual moral is kinda low around these parts and that there is the same underlying tension there has been for the past few weeks. part of it, i know, is because i am not with the kids as much as the counselors so i don't get to see the same growth as they do. i feel like God is really breaking me and teaching me and it's been tough, I can honestly say I haven't enjoyed the lesson but I know He is going to strengthen me, plus, I've kind of known a breaking was on the horizon for a while now.

in so many ways though God is blessing things here at Rockfish. we had so many kids come to know Christ this week and it's so exciting. I got to hang out with some way cool operation purple girls and minister to them some. there is laughter. it didn't rain. we passed ACA. so yeah. my thought process is sort of farting out right now.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh brooklyn, im so glad you are experiencing God in awesome ways this summer! he sure is a fun guy. Seriously cant wait to get back to WU and cause trouble with you. i love you and i miss you!

Anonymous said...

oh...that last comment was kts. yup.

kelyparker said...

a camper found me on facebook... five years later.. and let me just tell you the shared bond that rockfish infuses between people is a great thing. and thank you for making that happen! hang in there.. everything you're enduring will be worth it.

-kelly parker
(kelyparker@gmail.com)

Anonymous said...

yay for passing ACA, they were here last year, and word on the trial is that it was indeed stressfull, good job. so glad to hear about the Lord's work at Rockfish! that is so awesome to see the fruits of the labor there. take care.