blessed.

I know I always over-sentimentalize “this past year”, but I just can’t get over how much can happen in the span of one year. Interestingly, this final week of camp correlates with the first week of orientation for my nursing job last year. Wow. I had no idea what was in store. The transitions, disappointments, confusion, clarity, joy. I still have a lot to figure out. But I am so hopeful. And filled with so much gratitude and love. My heart is very full and I can’t even imagine what kind of adventures are next. I am blessed.

one sweet world.

I am living in a beautiful place, surrounded by some of the most beautiful people I have ever met. Last night we had a fashion show here at camp where the campers got to dress up however they wanted and strut their stuff. It is so sweet. They totally own the runway. They are wonderful and uninhibited and just beautiful. I love watching their faces shine as they take the stage and everyone cheers.

note to self: be less inhibited. It's way fun.

surprise!

So much can happen in the span of one year.
I would never have guessed that I would be here, now.
Life is so clever, such a trickster.

disciple

"This is what I am telling you my sweet but very dumb followers. Love each other the way that I have loved you. You know how I love you? Yeah, do that. To each other. And to everyone else too. If you do this, others will understand that you are my followers. And maybe they will want to share in this love too."
John 13:35 (alw)

Love means more in practice than in theory.
This little disciple has practicing to do.

this just in.

Life is busy and full and changing and a little unpredictable right now. I feel a little unsettled in many areas but I'm learning that it's okay. It's actually good. and part of being human. Once one area is resolved, another area gets off center. And according to my mom, this happens until you die. like it literally doesn't ever end- even when you're a grown up or married or have kids or any of those things. In fact, I hear it just gets even more complicated. I can't believe I didn't know this. I'm still taking it in. wowzers.

So apparently it's not about finding a recipe to avoid all the ish that life can dish, but about living a life of love and grace and forgiveness and hope and resilience. There is always reason to have hope and keep moving forward. One way or another you have to get through it, so enjoy it.
soak up the good. the sweetness. the love.

First week impressions

Session one of camp started last Sunday. I love it. The campers are so sweet and wonderful. I am wondering how to arrange a way to be a summer camp nurse all year long. Here are some of my favorite things about camp Krem so far:

1. There is always something funny/random/shocking happening somewhere close by
2. If you aren't in the middle of a dance party, you are probably just leaving one or on your way to one
3. I get to be the nurse lady who sometimes just gives hugs instead of medicine
4. Dressing up in costumes is part of the daily routine
5. I get to hear "Hi Amy, thanks for my medicine, I love you" everyday. and they mean it. and I say it back because I mean it too.

We're only a week in, but I'm hooked.

Dwelling in a place of surprise and gratitude.
and that's all I have to say about it.