I took the advice of a friend and, instead of staying up late to write my updates, I’ve been going to bed earlier. I still want to keep you informed as to what’s been happening out here, so here goes…

On Tuesday, I had some pretty heavy stuff dumped on me. I’ll keep it vague in the interest of confidentiality, but someone I met here at camp and with whom I have developed a friendship confessed to me that he is going through a very difficult time. We spent a long time talking and praying on the swing outside the dining hall after session that night. While it was saddening to learn that someone I care about is going through some rough stuff, I don’t believe it’s coincidence that we’ve become friends – and that we both live in Omaha. As I was saying to another friend this week, I’m not always an “everything happens for a reason” kind of person – but I’m certainly a “some things happen for a reason” kind of person.

Strangely enough, yesterday someone else took me aside, and, as we sat together on that same swing outside the dining hall, she told me about how much she’s grown spiritually since she’s been here.

Like I’ve said all along, this is a special place. It’s the last full day of Covenant camps, and I want to make the most of it…please pray that I can love well and serve faithfully!