Last week was a whirlwind!
Our numbers at camp were the highest they've been all summer: 57 students...
Can you imagine? 57 young boys running around camp; smiling, laughing, fighting, crying, cuddling, goofing off...I don't know if you can. The other female counselors and I felt like moms, real ones. Our hours of sleep were cut, even though we were just support staff. We gave 57 hugs each morning, 57 hugs each night, and more in between. We helped each boy in his turn, each team as they came to us. There was nothing we couldn't do for them.
I was struck this week by the incredible thirst these boys had for love. A few weeks ago, during another boys week, I was shocked to see that they shrunk from all forms of human contact - especially hugs. But last week was different: these boys couldn't get enough.
There is little I can say about last week, no specific story that pops out in my mind. But I want each of you to see that there is a need here in our community. There are young boys going without a father's guidance, going without a mother's love and affection.
Will you come beside my team and I and give it to them? We all leave for our respective colleges soon - but these kids will still be here needing love. Will you step in and allow God to change lives through you?
I can promise you this - the life he changes most will be your own.
Keeping you in prayers
- Bekah S.
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