So Much Wonder

This quote has never been so true! I have not the words to explain what the last three weeks of my life have been. But I shall attempt it. 

My life has been fun because camp was fun! We played so many games and laughed and sang til we lost our voices. I think the staff has more fun than the campers, honestly. We get to watch the campers play some ridiculous games and cheer them on.

My life has been wonderful because God is good. He showed me that in numerous ways while I was at camp. First, in the lives of the staff, who were all there just to serve God. Some of them get "payed" but most, like myself, were only there because God called us to be. Second, I saw it in the lives of the campers. They praised with all their heart and soul and reminded me what it was like to be a child of faith again.

My life has been awe-inspiring because I saw the work of the Lord on so many levels. Five of the campers gave their lives to the Lord. I personally got the honor of leading a girl to Christ. She was so excited, I could see the light in her eyes and it made me cry. Even now when I think about it I can hardly breathe. 

My life has been deep. So deep. So filled with learning, searching, and finding. I know why I am here now. I feel like I finally understand why my life was spared. I am here to touch others. I am here to make a difference. And I am doing that already.

I never expected to find myself when I left home. But I think I did. I think I learned that home is where the heart is, for when I got home my heart ached for the people there, and that place became home. 

I didn't want to admit the fact that I was scared of the idea of leaving for college. However, camp taught me that as long as I have people around me who love me, I don't need to worry. People are what make it home, not places.

So my new normal has taught me that I am ready to leave home because while home is feels safe, it is not the only place that I can feel at home.

-Rachael