Camps are over. 7 weeks have flown by. 7 weeks full of laughter, tears, jumping, smiles, screaming, making sandwiches, singing, hugging, dancing, coloring, learning, cleaning, relay games, pulling kids around by hula hoops, attempting to play futbol, minor injuries, morning exercises, messy games, and so much more than a list could ever explain.

This last week of camp was a fun one, because I've known a lot of the kids for years. My group was six 15-19 year old boys. God continues to amaze me - even though they probably thought I was crazy at times... they were competitive in the games while staying good sports, sang the songs, sat through the silly skits and the more serious talks, and were respectful during team time when leaders gave their testimonies. I love them so much even though I can't pick them up in my arms and hug them... though they did try to do that to me a few times.

Below is a picture from the mountains we hiked in Brasov yesterday. We (the interns and 2 staff members) were able to get away for an overnight end-of-the-summer trip. As I was looking out at the mountains, the only word that came to my mind was majesty. Seriously, God's creation is majestic... and that word doesn't even begin to cover it.

This is a short post... I suppose more will come once I'm back in the states. This year it is much, much, much harder to leave than last... and some reasons are obvious to me, and others I can't seem to figure out. Thank you all for your prayers throughout the past 3 months and please don't stop yet! The other interns and I fly out in less than 24 hours, 6 am on Wednesday morning RO time... so 11pm Tuesday night South Carolina time. In less than an hour we will be spending our last time of the summer with the LOC kids... pray for us, please pray for them.

When it is/will be very easy for me to seemingly isolate myself or be cynical as I leave friends and a place I love, this is my prayer: Psalm 9:1-2, "I will praise you, O Lord, with all of my heart, I will tell of your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you, I will sing praise to your name; O most high."

It has been a fantastic summer. God is good, no matter what. He has a plan. His plan is good. He has a plan for me as his child. His plan for me is good.

Holding on to that right now.