Wow. Week 3 was rough. Jeff was having a difficult time feeling up on things, Janna kept saying she wanted to go home, I had 4 hours of online work to do every day.... But Week 3, day 6, things started clicking again.
Hitting our stride came just in time for some special visitors. Off of the Malibu Princess on Day 1 of week 4 walked our long awaited visitors, PJ (Jeff's mom) and Holly and Heather Leach, some great friends. They stayed for 3 days experiencing camp and having a great time seeing what it is that we do everyday.
They leave today, but they have had a packed 1/2 week. Hiking, trips up the inlet, pouring rain... they've had a taste of Malibu that is authentic and memorable.
This week is somewhat urban. We have Lakewood, NW Seattle (Ballard), Spokane, Ellensburg, Fresno, CA, and Coulee City! What a mix! There is a group of Ballard boy who are tough nuts to crack. They don't participate in activities, have broken 2 windows and are difficult to find when it's time for club. Last night, night 3, Janna had her best performance on stage. She waved to the crowd. The boys from Ballard said, "HI!" and then she waved right at them and blew them a kiss! The place exploded. How did she learn to do that? It was great to have a new connection with those boys... And Grandma was so proud to see it!
Please pray for this tough group of campers. They are VERY hard. Jeff and the team REALLY need your prayers. There is an intense heaviness about this group.
Jeff and I are really trying to be present and not in Everett for our remaining days here.
Mike and Sara Kruger will be here soon... That should help.
2 comments:
Hello Huberifics! First, you can tell my pal PJ that she looks like a movie star in that photo with Janna and Deek. Secondly, good for Janna for using her natural charm to reel in the Boys from Ballard (Sam's alma mater). I am pretty sure I taught her how to blow kisses..ha! On a serious note, I will add my prayers to yours that hard hearts will soften. I hope the last few days are wonderful and you are soon safely home!
In regards to the rough boys and Janna blowing them kisses: wow...its amazing how little kids will soften hearts even if for a little bit....way to break the ice Janna! haha....Malibu was an amazing experience to grow closer to God....Tanya..are you going to the womens conference at Malibu in Sept? Megan Swanson was telling me about it. You guys are amazing!!
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