7.02.2005

Samsung.

Amazing what difference a week makes. This past week was the first that we had campers, so it was good to finally put into action what was before only theory. This was both good and bad. The upside is that Bronwyn and I are basically the ones 'running' camp and getting things done. The downside is that Bronwyn and I are basically the ones 'running' camp and getting things done. Neither B or I get much free time at camp, what with our responsibilities and whatnot, but I did find a minute or two for a payphone call once during the week (did you know it's stinkin $1 for a four minute "long distance" call [aka from LR to here]!) which was most good. My job at camp is basically to run all over the place all day (8am-11:30pm), checking on activities, rounding up cabins, sending groups to their activities, making announcements and the such. It's quite tiring. However, it is satisfying because when a predicament arises, I can fix it - as opposed to being a counselor, in which case I would just sit idly with my cabin and wait for it to get fixed.
My bed is too small for me, so I have to sleep crooked-like (not very comfortable) and on top of that, my 'matress' is so thin, I can basically feel the springs underneath me that I'm sleeping on. So as it stands, my back isn't top-notch, my neck and shoulders are quite sore, and I only get one night a week to sleep at home (two max). But, that is neither here nor there.
The second note to be brought to attention is home. I miss it dearly whilst at camp. This week I got my first letter (from the littlest one. PS- M, same day I got yours, John got a letter with a par avion sticker on it, and I was like 'what the I know where that's from'), so that was quite nice. The rest of you feel free to follow suit (anyone who reads this blog, really). Oh yeah M, I took what you said to heart and have been asking myself each day at camp "why shouldn't I be crazy," because I'm always tired and I I'm not terribly in the mood for doing so without provocation, but I'm like "yeah, why not?" and I do. So there.
Prayers have once again been answered (well, what I was praying for, and what I'm hoping to be prayed for) and my mind is getting more focused on camp and less on...other things (don't worry, it's not sketch) as each week at camp progresses.
Thank you friends, family, friend's family and family friends.

I believe a wise old man once said "don't fray the fish too far, or you'll be too 'fraid and have no fish to fry."

In conclusion: heart.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

All that stuff about the bad sleeping and whatnot, and I bet it's still one of the better things you've ever done. God's gotta be using you, Bruce. I'll get your address from Moi and see about sending you a note too. I'm praying for you bro!