In just days, really, our camp family of about 22 people grows to about 65 people. Shortly thereafter, almost 200 kids are added to that number.
If those who know me had to describe me in one or few words, they might say- outgoing, extrovert, must be with people- always... something like that.
But, can I tell you a secret? Around this time, almost every year, I get anxious... I feel slightly overwhelmed by all of the people that will be arriving. I know, right? Crazy.
The truth is, I get a little nervous at the thought of meeting upwards of 30 new people in a day. I get nervous about seeing staff that I haven't seen for the past nine months and have only kept up with via facebook. These things, for whatever reason, tie my stomach in knots. Knots, not because I am dreading these meetings or even not looking forward to them- I love it! But, I just get nervous. All of a sudden camp, just, happens. The thing that I start thinking about as soon as the last day of camp is over the previous summer. The thing that I anticipate, plan for, and imagine for 10 months just... begins! For the past few years I have been granted the task of hiring some of our counseling staff. I love it. And in a little more than a week I finally get to meet these strangers that I have talked with on the phone and prayed over for weeks. gah! I love the busyness of camp and the nonstop problem-solving, fun, adventure and surprise that comes with each day. I love that I work (kind of) along side all of my friends and my husband every day. I love this upcoming week when I clean the dorms for one last time before my two month hiatus. (oh blessed relief!) I love that as I clean the staff living space and put every lamp and doily in its place, I know that next week it will all just be shuffled aside to make way for the staff that will call that room 'home' for 10 weeks.
But I get nervous. Every year when the time closes in. When the time where occasional school or youth group using the giant swing gives way to the time when the giant swing is run multiple times a day. I get nervous that there are just too many loose ends to tie up before campers get here- and yet it always gets done. I get nervous that the time is coming when the buildings don't have time to collect dust because there is always so much activity.
But I love it. I do. And I love that I will have something like 270 neighbors for the summer. Bring it on.
4 comments:
Yay Camp! I hope you have time to write your wonderful blogs over the summer.
Wish I was in the office again! That Carolyn took my place! :)
Perfectly said. Bring it on!
You're were sucha great boss and absolutely amazing at being in charge of Day Camp. Wish I could be there with ya'll! :) And I share bedbyday's sentiments about keeping up with your blog!
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