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Before we begin, bear with the scattered thoughts and randomness, it was written over an extended period of time.... Now onto the main event!
After reading everyones post I thought I should report in to say to everyone that I'm still alive and kicking but like Jordan I put it off trying to think of what I should write on.
I do miss everyone, with the exception of those select few who are here at advance crew, so I guess the pain of separation hasn't quite hit yet like it has for some, but there are those that I miss profusely (score, spelled it write on my first try) that I know that there is a very slim chance that I'll see again this side of heaven (mainly Rob and most of 210 and 212) and then I rejoice in knowing that there will be a good percentage of people going to be here this summer and that there are a few that only live a short drive, or a ferry ride away.
Now for the report. It was really a blessing having 1/3 of kaleo over at my house for the one night, and I know my parents enjoyed putting up with us. But even though it was a sweet time the separation was imminent and once again tears fell and we had to part ways. There was a part of me that wanted to hop into Steve's car and go to Michelle's house with them. I really did! But I had things that needed to get done. The rest of my time at home was spent sleeping, eating and catching up with old friends, oh and there were video games, lots of video games.
Also during my time at home I got to have lunch with the new youth pastor at my church and tell him about my year and ask him if I could be a youth leader next year Also it was a chance for me to learn about him and where he's coming from in terms of how he's going to run things for the youth. It went really well and I will be helping with youth next year.
One of the downsides of being at home is I was home alone a lot, and with being alone came a whole load of temptations that I was not prepared for. Ah, so frustrating and all together so easy to give in! Thanks to those who were praying for me. I know a lot of you probably struggled with the same thing being at home and not having room mates that will keep you in check
Well enough of the past, time for the present. I am now at camp with Jess, Sheri, Michelle, Aimee, Lewis (some of the time) and soon to be joining the troop Ellie! Mostly I've been doing maintanece type things, like shoveling rocks and raking the forest and hanging out, So far it's been sweet, oh and Brenden's been trying to keep the soccer tradition alive and well, and it has succeeded so far.
Man, I am both so stoked for the summer though and yet so terrified. Stoke for the fact that I will finally be a senior counselor but at the same time so terrified at what that holds for me. I loved the lack of responsibility of being a junior counselor and just learning from the senior, but now I will be the one teaching what I know and I will be the primary role model for the campers AND I will have to lead devotionals which is what terrifies me the most. ARG!!!! So not ready for the summer yet! Good thing its two months away.... K, thats a lie, I'm not as unready as I like to think I am.
Well ladies and Gentlemen, I miss you all, I wish you all a great future and you shall always be in my prayers as I know I am in yours
Sir Joshua David Rintoul the Creative signing off
After reading everyones post I thought I should report in to say to everyone that I'm still alive and kicking but like Jordan I put it off trying to think of what I should write on.
I do miss everyone, with the exception of those select few who are here at advance crew, so I guess the pain of separation hasn't quite hit yet like it has for some, but there are those that I miss profusely (score, spelled it write on my first try) that I know that there is a very slim chance that I'll see again this side of heaven (mainly Rob and most of 210 and 212) and then I rejoice in knowing that there will be a good percentage of people going to be here this summer and that there are a few that only live a short drive, or a ferry ride away.
Now for the report. It was really a blessing having 1/3 of kaleo over at my house for the one night, and I know my parents enjoyed putting up with us. But even though it was a sweet time the separation was imminent and once again tears fell and we had to part ways. There was a part of me that wanted to hop into Steve's car and go to Michelle's house with them. I really did! But I had things that needed to get done. The rest of my time at home was spent sleeping, eating and catching up with old friends, oh and there were video games, lots of video games.
Also during my time at home I got to have lunch with the new youth pastor at my church and tell him about my year and ask him if I could be a youth leader next year Also it was a chance for me to learn about him and where he's coming from in terms of how he's going to run things for the youth. It went really well and I will be helping with youth next year.
One of the downsides of being at home is I was home alone a lot, and with being alone came a whole load of temptations that I was not prepared for. Ah, so frustrating and all together so easy to give in! Thanks to those who were praying for me. I know a lot of you probably struggled with the same thing being at home and not having room mates that will keep you in check
Well enough of the past, time for the present. I am now at camp with Jess, Sheri, Michelle, Aimee, Lewis (some of the time) and soon to be joining the troop Ellie! Mostly I've been doing maintanece type things, like shoveling rocks and raking the forest and hanging out, So far it's been sweet, oh and Brenden's been trying to keep the soccer tradition alive and well, and it has succeeded so far.
Man, I am both so stoked for the summer though and yet so terrified. Stoke for the fact that I will finally be a senior counselor but at the same time so terrified at what that holds for me. I loved the lack of responsibility of being a junior counselor and just learning from the senior, but now I will be the one teaching what I know and I will be the primary role model for the campers AND I will have to lead devotionals which is what terrifies me the most. ARG!!!! So not ready for the summer yet! Good thing its two months away.... K, thats a lie, I'm not as unready as I like to think I am.
Well ladies and Gentlemen, I miss you all, I wish you all a great future and you shall always be in my prayers as I know I am in yours
Sir Joshua David Rintoul the Creative signing off
posted by Anonymous at 6:31 PM
2 Comments:
Lord Rint!! so good to hear from u!!!! i loved every reading moment of it!! so thank for for that update! i excited for you man, have a great summer, you're gona do awesome, cuz you got God on your side!!
love ya,
steve
ps. i think the chance of you seeing 210 and 212 is much better than you think!!!!
rintoul!
im watching you...right now.
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