I'm sneaking in a quick blog before hitting the pillow. It's almost midnight and it has been a crazy day. The kids are fighting the fatigue of long days and so are the leaders. The high of yesterday has in some ways been lowered. For reasons that have not been explained, our two main Youth Works staff people had to cut their summer short, it sounded like a family emergency, but we really don't know. Please pray for all our Youth Works staff - Esther, Jake, Lindsay, Blake, Ben, Lisa and a new guy, Bryan who will be introduced to us tomorrow. This sudden shift has taken a toll on the Youth Works leaders and they need our prayers.
As for our First Pres group, the fatigue has aided in one of our kiddos falling while sliding down a handrail (his parents have been notified) and it resulted in a couple staples and a knee brace - Co-leader Collin Grant got to hang all evening in Urgent Care facilities with him. And it seems we might have a small outbreak of strep throat. One confirmed case and perhaps another unconfirmed - I'll be making phone calls tomorrow.
In the grand scheme of things, these are minor set backs for the group, but for the individuals involved it can really put a negative spin on things.
In lighter news, the kids all got to experience the Pacific Ocean today. It was overcast and cool, but that didn't deter kids from playing in the surf, burying each other in the sand, and throwing around a football. From what I heard, the work groups continue to do well and feel connected to their projects.
Please pray for health and rest tonight.
Katie
1 comment:
Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts even when you are TIRED. I am glad I took the time to read everything. My prayers are with you as you face challenges, opportunties to love and serve, and the journey back home. God bless and keep the blog happy! ;0)
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