Our theme this week is "Let your light so shine...." Yesterday evening's worship was in the outdoor chapel. The picture, taken with my blackberry, doesn't do justice to the beauty of the setting sun reflecting off the lake. It was a beautiful setting in which to reflect on the meaning of God's light in our lives and how we can/should reflect that light into the darkness of our world.
At the campfire last night, one of our friends, who was sitting between Daughter and me informed Daughter that when she came here, she gained not only a bunch of brothers and sisters, but a whole group of mothers. Daughter wanted to leave, and I told her she needed to wait a few minutes for me, so our friend put her leg across Daughter's lap so she couldn't leave.
Daughter has loved her first class of the day, which is taught by an old friend of mine. It is about more artistic approaches to God, including movement, dance, music, etc. The second class, which I am in is also taught by an old friend. It has been harder for her, because it is less active. I'm getting lots of good ideas and information, but it's too much information, and Daughter is overwhelmed. Another friend dropped her second class today and recruited Daughter to help her prepare craft material for Vacation Bible School. She brought drinks and snacks with Daughter in mind, so Daughter drank caffeine free diet pop and worked on this project with our friend during that class time. She was much happier.
This is why I love this community so much-- they are sensitive to Daughter and her needs and will bend over backwards to help her and give me a break. I am truly blessed by God in this community. There is friendship, support, worship, beauty, and opportunities to learn and grow. It is why we come here each year.
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