Cookout

Being gone from campus for 5 weeks was quite challenging...to our strength, tires, backs (kids in pack-n-plays for a month), friendships AND VISION. It was difficult to stay focused on the campus when we were not there. We missed out on a lot I am sure but we have jumped right back in with renewed vigor. Support was not as great as we had hoped but God continues to solidify in our hearts that this is where we are to be. I told some friends the other day that I am actually glad that support has been a weakness. It would be easy to say this is where we are supposed to be if ALL was going as planned (in our minds). Instead, we know this is where God wants us to be DESPITE the struggles. Below are some pictures from this past weeks cookout. It was great to be around the students, outside in a relaxed atmosphere. Streed enjoyed the open play area and the sand volleyball court.
PS--this hasn't always been my attitude. God has done a lot in my heart this week.