Kaitlin went to summer camp for the first time this week. We spent the day before she left girl-bonding: lunch, pedicures, and a movie with Grammy. We hugged a thousand times if we hugged once, trying to "store up" enough hugs to last us both for the week she would be away from home.
Even though I work in the offices there, I try not to abuse that priveledge and I do not go in the campsites. It makes the other kids homesick if they see another kid hugging their Mom. I have been to canteen twice this week to check on her, my neice, and a few other kids that I know that went this same week. She is loving camp but does seem to be getting a little homesick, but mostly just at night. I got this letter today:
Translation: " I miss you alot! and I cride myself to sleep really quiet. and I really liked the gifts they are fun. and Im having fun to. and I have sumthing for you to in the invlope! :)
(Heart) Kaitlin
My "gifts" were a white rock that she found and a butterfly she drew with two hearts.
I went to canteen today for the second time & when she saw me coming her face lit up, we stepped inside the canteen where no one could see us and we hugged and hugged! I think I can make it until Saturday morning now. She is loving camp and I am so grateful for this amazing experience for her. I am grateful for such an AMAZING camp staff that not only love the children they serve, they share their love of Christ with them every day.
More camp photos to come....
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