Thursday, 24 July 2008

Camps are magnets.

At least that's what I discovered at Portage Lake yesterday. I had made a promise to Ross that he would get visited at some point when I had a little time. With Center Lake finished with BGC camps and the majority of the summer staff being sent home, I had a chance to finally make good on that promise.

Plus... I'M BORED!!!! I've discovered that being at camp is a happening place. We do all kinds of stuff ALL THE TIME. I like that a lot. It's a good thing and I miss it. So to go up to another one and see it, plus how they do stuff and visit my friends sounds like fun to me.

So that's exactly what I did. I grabbed a quick shower, decided to take a chance with my CLBC staff shirt, grabbed a pair of swimming shorts and a towel (always be ready when you're at camp), and made the drive to Onekama. I found the office, introduced myself to Kathy, and she quickly told me that she's the PLCBC version of Penny. I laughed and asked if Ross was around anywhere. To my dismay, she wasn't sure, and I had to go hunting.

I found Chad! Despite his not working at camp, he can't seem to leave Portage Lake alone... so he and his family go there now for Family Camp, which is pretty much the coolest thing. So I was happy to see him-a Bible Stud! Huzzah!

And I found Ashley! I haven't seen Ashley in a long time either... which made me incredibly happy, plus comparing notes on camp was fun. And I got a free lunch out of the deal. Seems that being a camp counselor makes the kitchen staff a bit more understanding of your plight.

So after sharing lunch... ROSS AND MAREN!!!! How do I get greeted? "Wow, you're shaggy." And bear hugs. I guess sometimes I forget that I've been letting my hair grow since February when I last cut it for student teaching. It's a little scary to have longer hair than Ross, honestly. But I take it as a point of pride.

It couldn't have been a better day. I got to see a bit more of PLCBC this time around, help Ross plan the music set for evening chapel, taught him the bridge to "The Happy Song" like we do it at CLBC, hang down at the waterfront, tell Ross he was abusing the "Ultimate Power" (as they call the bullhorn), and then enjoy some freshly-caught salmon dinner at Maren's cottage with Ross, Maren, Laura, & Tyler. Pretty much amazing. Then back to the camp for chapel, then a little time to pray with Ross, and I'm on my way.

Yeah, I needed to see my friends. I got to see them, and it was at CAMP! What more could I ask for?

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