Camp!

In a few short days, I'll be putting my spinal fusion to the test by heading 10 hours away to counsel at a summer camp. For 10 whole weeks, I will lead a cabin of about 8 girls in hiking, swimming, playing games (the good physical ones like tug of war, relay races, big ball volleyball, etc.), tubing, and all sorts of fun stuff.

I remember going as a camper in high school, and the girls in my cabin always thought I was either a snob or a model at first because of my posture. And then they saw my brace! I had to explain my situation many times. Now I'm going back as a counselor after a spinal fusion. As a 17 year old camper, I certainly had no idea what the near future was going to be like for me. As a 20 year old counselor, I can look back and praise God for how He has worked in my life.

People have asked me if I'm worried about my back. And my answer is no. I promised my mom to be careful, so I will, but I know what my back can handle-- which is probably everything except the giant swing.

But most importantly, I have the opportunity to impact an average of 80 girls' lives this summer. And that is something that I take even more seriously than my back. It's going to be a great time, but there are also girls out there who are hurting-- girls that will need me that week. And I consider it a privilege to be a living example of someone with so many faults and imperfections, saved by God's grace, and transformed into someone who has a passion to live for Christ and point others to Him.

So I'm taking a short break from blogging, but some weekend when I get the chance, I will update with pictures and posts. And yes, Mom, you will be able to see how well my back is doing.

Have a great summer, and don't forget that June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month!