I've been home since August 15, and have adjusted to being home.  Since arriving home, I began working at Cottage Creamery here in Midland, which has been a blessing and given me some time to continue working on filling out job applications for more permanent positions.

I thought that I would share something that I wrote during my time at Spring Hill.

Here beside me

always with me

giving life, unending.

You've given me hope.

You love me unconditionally

even when life is confusing

and I can't hear or see you.

God you are

holy holy,

You are perfect.

God you are

Holy Holy.

You've never left my side.

You've shown me the way;

been there when I needed you.

You've spoken to me

and lead me to

where you need me.

You are lie changing.

God you are

holy holy.

You are perfect.

God you are

holy holy.

You are never ending,

life changing,

the one who never ends.

Final thoughts from camp

Here are some final thoughts from my time here at Spring Hill this summer.

I've been here for a little more than two months.  In those two months I've learned so much about myself and grown quite a bit.

Life goes on, even when you just want to push the pause button, and enjoy the same moment for the rest of your life forever. Life isn't always easy, so learning and growing in those hard moments is the only other option.

Living and working at camp is a great way to spend a summer.  If you ever need a summer job where you will learn, grown, work your butt off, and have tons of fun.

The final week is about to begin

The final week here at Spring Hill will begin tomorrow.  What happened to time?  Sometimes I feel like I've only been here for a few weeks.  Other times I feel like I've been here for years.

C'mon baby
I dont mean to rush you
I only wanted to reach out and touch you
I've gotta start to open my heart

I know you think
About jumping ship before it sinks
But were all in this together
Ask a scientist
It's quantum physics
We're all in this together
And on the subway
We feel like strangers
But were all in this together
Yeah I love you and you love her
And she loves him
But were all in this together

Y'know baby
There's never been protection
In all the history of human connection
C'mon darling
It's alright to show me
You don't ever need to be lonely
Once you start to open your heart

I saw you crying
I started crying
Cos were all in this together

And then religion
It's a big decision
But were all in this together

We're all in this together

Ben Lee's song titled "We're all in this together".

I'm at a point where I don't want to leave Spring Hill, but am ready at the same time.  I'd love to be able to have it be summer all year round, and just live and work here, but know that that isn't possible.  It's time to move on with life and get a real job.

There were so many things that we as a staff experienced together, lived through together.  I now have some awesome new friends that I don't want to loose contact with.  Most of all, I've grown a lot in my faith.  Since arriving here at Spring Hill, I've spent so much more time reading my Bible, and praying.  I also have some direction from God about where  he wants me to go in life.

Hopefully when I get back from camp I'll be able to share my experiences here with all of you.

Nearing the end

The summer is nearing it's end.  It's hard to believe that it's been just over two months since I first arrived at Spring Hill to begin working.  I'm not sure if I'm ready for camp to end, but know that finding a full time permanent gig needs to happen in the near future.

It took me under twenty four hours after returning from the family reunion to get back into the swing of things, although I do miss being able to sit still and enjoy the beautiful Chain O Lakes in Wauapca Wisconsin.

It's amazing how quickly time flies by when you're working hard and having fun.  I'm sure I'll look back on this summer with lots of fond memories of time spent with campers and staff.