Camp Directors' Lives

So I thought I would blog more about our camp lives....since it is not a ministry everyone thinks about, but it is dear to our hearts. This week has been our biggest yet- 80 jr/sr. high campers! We are a small camp, but for us...this is pretty big. God has an awesome way of bringing who needs to come to camp here.

Jason and I love leading worship together- we both sing, and he plays the keyboard. I love worshiping with my husband - he is a great spiritual leader. However, he doesn't do the whole give a sermon or even sermonette thing. But I on the other hand love it!!!!! I really feel God has Blessed me with a gift for HIM. I love sharing parts of my life, experiences, and stories from Scripture with others. So we lead 2 times a week and our wonderful staff lead 2 times a week- so we all get the chance to be in the background and lead as well. Our staff are talented....and if not they just do what they can anyway. We love doing skits either to songs or things we pick up from wherever.....and they do well. This year we have a skit to "Give me Your Eyes".....and I love it!!! I love the song, but seeing what they came up with.....hits home!

The best part of the night is getting to have the campers write down their prayer requests.......wow that opens your eyes! You thought your life was hard? Not even close! That always brings me back to the reality of why we are here. Why God created camps & retreat centers.

We love what God can do through camp- break down barriers that Christians are boring, heal hearts that have been sooo broken by the world, and to really show campers that there is a way to live that can be sooo different that what they see on the tv.

Our main scripture for the summer is Romans 8:39 "Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to seperate us from the love of God through Christ Jesus our Lord." Of course I recommend reading all of Romans 8 - one of my favorites. Our theme- I WILL NOT BE MOVED! There is a song we use by Natalie Grant with the same title.

We are talking about the fact that even when the world rages on past us that God is our firm foundation, our solid rock, our fortress, our shelter, our shield, everything in one. Because of that we can't be moved- by bad economic times, by stress, by drinking, by cutting, by abuse, by lonliness, by unfaithfulness, by our sins, NOTHING can seperate us from God's LOVE! Praise God for that!!!!! Think about it...when we sin....God still loves us.

So a story about Joshua....yesterday he got in trouble (which is actually rare for him). He was really rubbing it in to Andrew that he had broken his newly created lego toy. No idea why, but as I was trying to read my Bible in my room- I could hear him shouting it! Anyway, after I came and talked with him about it....he didn't stop. So into our bedroom he came- and we had another chat. He knew I was serious now, and he knew he was wrong. So after some thinking time and prayer....he apologized to Andrew. And then he did something that made me cry.

We were actually on our way out the door to go over for lunch at our dining hall...and I saw him sneak over and put something on my computer desk....it was a colored picture with the words I love you mommy- love Joshua. It just reminded me that when we sin, and we come back to Christ....and ask forgiveness....He always is faithful and just and forgives us. He is like I was yesterday saying- that is my child. He is forgiven, and just wants to show me even more that he is going to try hard. I love him, am proud of him. WOW my heavenly daddy must really love me a lot to keep taking me back!!!

When those storms of life rage.....and they will.....I (WE) WILL NOT BE MOVED OFF THE ROCK THAT IS OUR FOUNDATION!!!

Jason's Birthday!! The most wonderful husband!!!!

So these pics are actually taken a bit before Father's day, but I just wanted to share about the best husband in the world!!!!!!!!! Look at him with our kids....he is totally nuts about them!!!!
Teaching them about God, leading them, showing them what a family is, what it means to be a good spiritual leader! What can I say- he should make all of you jealous! He cooks, he does the laundry.....and he writes the sweetest poems! Oh yeah. He also has the bestest anniversary gifts ever!!!!! I don't know what I did to deserve him, but THANK YOU JESUS!!!! We love advocating for orphans, for Christian camping, homeschooling, creationism, Christian families, standing up for values, and LOVE singing together and leading worship too!!! His voice is wonderful, and he plays the keyboard. Oh yeah, I have the complete package!!!! On top of it all he is soooo handsome! My true best friend who I can share anything with, and who seeks to be a great husband- even when I am unthoughtful, rude, or even mean. I love him!!!!!
OK so on with the Birthday stuff.....this is the cake I made for him. OK for those of you who don't know me...I don't cook....unless it is just like noodles, or hamburger for tacos. I do cookies pretty well, but Jason has sadly never had me make a cake for him ever...sorry honey. But I know that he loves ice cream (that is another thing we have in common!), and I remembered there was a recipe in the Duggar's book for an ice cream cake. So I picked up supplies last Sunday for his birthday this past Wednesday...and here it is....may not look like much, but it tastes wonderful!!!
Here he is....in shock that I made a cake for him......
Looking at cards...and our kids almost looking thrilled......
Showing the kids his new toys.....he bought for fun....for getting clothes clean...and he is demonstrating this....oh yeah!
What is it....a head buffer???
Nope another new toy he got....a duster that is neon green and blue....just look at that smile.....easily satisfied with the small things in life!!!!
See it is soft and you can put it in the laundry...he says.......
And to wrap it up....what happens when you take a 2 year old swimming for a few hours......they fall asleep.....
Partially standing up.......Not sure how Jonathan managed this, but he is out for the count!

Loads of Sea World Pictures from our trip last week

Shamu says.....Hello everyone...here i am........
Hey, don't forget me....I am cute too, and you get to pet me, and you feed me fish.....
Our 2 babes waiting for the others that are big enough to go on the rides...sorry, you will grow up fast enough. Good thing mommy brought snacks for us to enjoy while we wait!
Wow, look at him jump!!!!!! Can we bring him home and put him in our pool???
OK so Jonathan was not so happy to see the "live- person" version of Shamu, but the real thing impressed him!!!!
Look at that face. This is my "cheeky" face. The one my family fell in love with in my referral pics.....oh yeah- look at this!
The Sea Lion show is hilarious- silly jokes, but lots of fun!!!!
Going down the river with staff and kids....
I love this huge guy.....he is so cute- ok in a weird sort of way.....
Our kids enjoying the show......
Looks like a great life to me...can I come....
Wait, are you saying I would have to eat this? Maybe I won't join you after all.........
Look at those beautiful children!!!!!!!!!!!! How could I be sooo Blessed???
Awww....look at those 2....so cute- keep your eye out for them though...maybe both eyes!!!
Love the little Shamu ride!
More river ride fun....
That's my little man! How cute is that?
Oooops got that backwards.....this is where you get wet......

This is them waiting to get wet.......

This is the AMAZING Viva show with black & white dolphins, and the beluga whales, not to mention the incredible trainers themselves who do water ballet, and incredible dives themselves. Love this show!!!! So much fun and the kids love it too- no matter what age.

We always have a great time at Sea World...mostly because we love the shows with the animals, and the cute rides, and the family fun. What we don't love is people who don't seem to think they need clothing????

Anyway, we love our staff and taking them on a trip is just part of what we like to do for them. They are wonderful to work with!!!! We of course get some family time in the summer too....which is limited.

Back at camp and going strong for another month of camps. Serving God, helping to lead others to know God, and growing as a family in Christ. It doesn't get any better than that!!!!!

Joshua's Birthday- last Monday

Happy Birthday baby boy- who is now 7- where have the last 4 years gone? When Joshua came to us he was going to turn 3 in a month....now he is 7, tall, handsome of course, strong (really built!), smart, loves to read, loves all "boy" things including dirt, bugs, creatures, swords, cowboys, etc.
The look on his face- I think he liked it!
Grandma Wright loves to do fun cards... and here is one with Joshua driving....thank you Lord I have some years before that is actually true!
Oh yeah, books are a standard gift for every occasion...so I got him some that he would love about snakes and spiders...and yes he loves them!
The kids playing in the car (our 15 passenger van on the was to San Antonio....this is what we did for about 6-7 hours for the travel there.....
What is that look Jonathan????
Stopped at a rest area for picnic lunch- and cupcakes (by request) for Joshua's Birthday! Staff were with us too....
Daddy & Jonathan.....so cute together...
Matthew and Sarah...yes they are allowed to stand on the cannons...if fact the lady giving the speech/tour of the Alamo- encouraged them to do so (this would normally be totally against the Wright rules, but she said they could....so I let them).
Some of our summer staff and our family of course........outside the Alamo!
Here we all are on the Riverwalk in San Antonio. It is a fun below street level "river" that you can tour, walk along...and there are lots of restaurants, hotels, and shopping too....it is a fun area very close to the Alamo.

So Joshua enjoyed his day...and we enjoyed having fun too!!! Just can't believe he is already 7...the problem is he looks so much older already!!!!

Have I mentioned that I just love my family!!!! They are such a true Blessing & I am honored to be a part of who they are!!! Praise God for adoption!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jonathan's 2nd Birthday!! (Last Sunday)

Sooo....my pics are backwards....oopppss. So this is daddy dishin' out the cake.....
This is Jonathan saying yep, I guess daddy was serious when he said this is your cake?
Jonathan staring daddy down- are you serious....you want me to eat that? Shouldn't that be in the corner of the room in the cat's area???
Oh yeah, look at that yumminess....the terds are the best part! Daddy loves making this!!!!
Jonathan is enjoying his new toys, books, and us making a big fuss over him!
Look at the shear joy on his face- Happy Birthday baby!!!! This is the first birthday we have had to spend with you!!!! How awesome is that! We love you baby boy!
Why do you have that camera in my face at this hour of the morning. Well, sweetheart we have to get up early to open presents, and eat breakfast, and get to church (45 minutes away) all by 8:30am.......so rise and shine honey!!!

It is a privilege to celebrate your birthday baby. I just pray for your other mommy and her family. I am sure today they are thinking of you too. I pray they know how much you are loved, spoiled, and prayed over. It is just such an honor to have you in our hearts and in our home! We love you!!!!