Day 2

I realize that I am writing about day 2 while it is, in fact, day 3. I am amazed that I am even writing this. I got a few hours sleep last night and I am energized and full of caffeine today. The energy these kids have is contagious. It really carries me through the day. It so nice being in a camp filled with adults who are prayer warriors. God presence is strong here and it is a great feeling and sometimes you can tell that the kids sense it too. That is a special time. When the kids realize that or at least get that feeling that the God we have been telling them about all week is in fact real and he is here right now. I get to be a part of that and it feels great. This is a chance to serve god is a real and tangible way. I may not ever see the fruit of the labor, but I know it will bear fruit and God will make the message we have laid out for these kids loud and clear.
I have had numerous kids ask me if I could be their foster dad or if I could adopt them, and it is so hard not to say "sure" or "yes", but its a lot more complicated than that and its just simply not how the system works. I have to reassure myself that God has a plan for their life and I am doing my part of that plan right here, right now. It is still heartbreaking to think about what might await these kids when they get home. I hope and pray that they have foster parents who will love and care for them as much as the people here do. I know that may not be the case, but It is still what I pray for.
Day three is upon us and we are a little tired, and a little worn out, but we push on. We draw upon the strength of Christ and each other. We act as a team and we be the best examples of Christ love that we can.