Sorry folks, I’m not real good at this blogging thing. The creative juices just don't flow as well as with some of you.
It has been an interesting summer so far, beginning with my nephew’s wedding. It was great weather if a bit hot that first weekend in June. The wedding ceremony was beautiful. The vows were fairly traditional, but the overall ceremony was a little different. I liked it quite a lot. Each of the groomsmen and the bridesmaids had a part in the ceremony. The theme was about the importance of our hands in the carrying out of the marriage vows. Hands are used to caress, to help. to hold, etc. It was beautiful.
The marriage ceremony took place in a little church in Center Sandwich (10:00 am). Then back to camp Quinnibarg for a lunch. then down to the lake to see the bride and groom arrive by canoe. After that, we all changed and had some fun in the sun.
At 5:00 pm, we returned to our cabins and got dressed in our fancy clothes, had cocktails (ginger ale for me) and dinner with dancing right at the camp. It was so much fun. The food was great, the company was even better and I danced up a storm if you can believe that! Just a good time all round. (Pictures to follow when I can get my hands on some.)
The kids rented the youth camp for the weekend. The guests all stayed in the cabins at the camp. There were many activities throughout the day and evening including, swimming, boating, kickball, basketball, bocce, and in the evenings there was always a bonfire.
Next were a couple more weeks of school and some very hot weather for New Hampshire. I was informed that I would be moving up with my student s which prompted a room change, thus a need to pack up my entire room. Thankfully Maria, a friend, took pity on me and helped out the day after school got out and all the packing and labeling got done in a reasonable time. THANKS MARIA!!!! After about 10 years in 5th grade, I finally got promoted.
Then a week at YW Girls’ Camp. AWESOME!!!! No responsibilities. I was a kitchen waif and just did what I was told. Who knew it could take 2 hours to tear up lettuce to make tacos for 150 people! I also helped out with water watching at the waterfront. Both of these jobs were great. It was so nice to be back at camp. It has been a few years and I have missed it. It is also great to see some of our campers from years past return as leaders. It has been such a blessing to watch these beautiful young women grow into terrific women who still love camp. It was also good to get caught up with old friends. Just one little complaint, my room mate snored quite a lot and was scared of the dark. I had to hold her hand a lot. She made me lock the door at night and I nearly broke my nose on it trying to get out one morning in my rush to the potty. I love you Cindi! Thanks for letting me help out.
Today's Blessings
1. family
2. girls' camp
3. good friends
