More camp pictures

I'm almost at a loss for posting all these pictures. Click here to see Ruth's awesome slideshow and Rachel's post about camp. I couldn't have said it better myself:

How does a person sum up a week of ol' time revival meetings, dozens of youth ages 4 - 18, colorful dramas, meaningful lessons, enthusiastic games, and priceless moments with friends?

By pictures of course!

Mighty Mighty Scoop Noodle Challenge

Gator ball

Devotional Time

Mr. Dirt

Chapel Time

Perfect Walks

Dancing in the Tabernacle

Where does one start?

Oh, so many pictures. More than a 1000. I have no restraint, I know. I had such a fun time at camp. It was a different year though. No campfire because it rained too much (but not so much, we couldn't play outdoor games-- Praise the Lord!!!). And the fact that there was a couple of missing counselors. But as a special surprise, Abi, Joisah and Thomas showed up!! (The one time I didn't bring my camera into the dining hall) Another out of the ordinary thing was, no mosquitoes as big as your shoe! (Too chilly for them, they must still be in Florida)

Fun games

Flipper Flapper witnessing tool

VBS

Skits

Well, I need to go to bed. I just thought I should post something tonight. We are picking up Grandpa and grandma at the airport in Bismarck tomorrow. So I don't know when I'll blog next. I have so many pictures to show and so many things to tell. And with family, I'll just have more and more pictures to blog. It might be quite awhile until I've caught up. But that's okay, I've got lots of rhubarb crisp to keep me company.

A quick note

to say I'm back. Sorry I didn't tell you I was leaving! I got my flash on the 7th (Saturday). I was kind of in la-la land after the UPS came. ;) Then we went to camp, amd I stayed overnight in the dorm with the older Wissmann girls. I had so much fun at camp!! I'll tell you about it later. After I load the 1000+ pictures that I took. Oh and pray for Bethany. Her camera broke the last day of camp. :(

It''s coming!

I have been thinking, and thinking. Thinking about buying an attachable flash (SB 600) for my camera. Well, I ordered it tonight off of B&H photo and hopefully it will come before camp. Mom and I are going to Bismarck on Tuesday (and hopefully my camera lens can get fixed!!) I was thinking about buying a flash when we were at BestBuy but I looked it up and it was about forty dollars cheaper at B&H. (Praise the Lord for the internet! :)
And, I did post some more pictures onto the PBC blog.

The best remedy

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.

:::Anne Frank:::

It's lookin' good!

We had camp cleanup this past weekend. Lots of fun, lots of work. It's all coming together though. I think it is pretty much all done, last I heard, the trimming was still left, but that can be fixed. :) Now, we just have to pray for good weather during camp (although I do hope it rains again before then!). I'll post more pictures on the PBC blog...

There were lots of flowers to plant!

I think the picture says it all

Happy 21st Anniversary, Mom and Dad!!

If you want to read a quick story of their wedding day (and see some pictures), click here.

Paul

Happy birthday!! I love seeing the way you interact with Teagan and Trenton. You are so amazing with kids. (Which is probably why you coach :) I'm sure you'll call this another 'illegal' picture, but I'll post it anyway. Whether you know it or not, you really encourage me in my spiritual walk with the Lord. Thank you for all the fun times, whether it was cleaning, drinking homemade root beer or just talking. You are one of the people I admire the most. Happy birthday, and I hope you have a fun day!

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May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

:::Part of Psalm 19, Pauls favorite psalm:::

Birthday(s)

We had quite the celebration yesterday. Susan and Robert and Paul came over to celebrate. And Gabe and Shanon and cuties Trenton and Teagan. And Nathaniel and Alyse and sweet Elisabeth. And Florence. Now if you'll excuse me while I take pictures of the cutest kids...

But first we have to see kitties!!

Teagan loved the kittens. :)

Ted looks pretty fluffed up...

Awww...

No, no, no, you have to hold it like this!

Wow. The two of us, in the same picture! :)

The old people ;)

Who do we trust?

Trust in yourself and you are doomed to disappointment;....but trust in God, and you are never to be confounded in time or eternity.

Dwight L. Moody
Are you facing fear today? Perhaps you are afraid of losing your job, of developing cancer or being left by your spouse. At times all of us experience fear. But don't allow fear to keep you from being used by God. He has kept you thus far; trust Him for the rest of the way.

Woodrow Kroll

The Hayloft

Mom, Scott and I went to a play in The Hayloft (its in a barn) this past week. An couple stops by a general store in Texas before they elope. What follows is a long story.

The General Store Owner

The Happy (eloping) couple

The Busybody

The Disapproving Mother

... and the Sheriff!

A late Mother's Day

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.

~Abraham Lincoln

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Where would I be without my mother? I often wonder this. Where would I be without her prayers? Where would I be without her constant love for me? I don't know where I would be, but I'm very glad for what she gave me: a life, and a wonderful one at that.

Happy Mother's Day mom!! I love you!

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Well, I'm back home. Back to having the rolling plains in my backyard instead of HWAC (where my studio is). I'll try to update this more often. Now that I have time to eat and sleep. What a wonderful concept it is to be able to get more than four hours of sleep on average per night. Not much going on this summer. Prairie Bible Camp in June. Friday is a supper that I am going to with my mom (I think we are helping with the food). On Saturday, I am babysitting Sarah and then going to a play that one of my mom's friends is in (in a hayloft-- that should be a bunch of fun :). And Sunday is Mother's Day. Otherwise, not a lot going on. Wait, I lied. I helped Cindy with some school pictures on Tuesday (mom and I got back on Monday). She asked if I would be willing to help her with weddings, to which I heartily agreed! :) I might help a lady in the area clean her house. Otherwise, just doing housework, catching up on sleep, doing artsy projects, entering photographgy contests and remembering how to play piano again. :)

I'm nearing

the finish line!

Wow

It has been a really long time since I have written a post. Time is just flying by. School is almost over. Only six more school days left. As of right now, there is only seven days, 23 hours, 58 minutes, and 26 seconds left until everything is turned in and I can leave. Which is good because my computer is about to crash. Half of the screen is completely black and therefore completely unusable. I can hardly wait to go home. Mom, and I think Paul, will be driving down. (Which means I have to do some serious packing!!!) It has been really nice here though-- 70s. Other people are even wearing skirts. :) Well, I should get back to homework. I have to write up my old testament study guide and my drawing study guide. And do my history homework, maybe start on my history final paper and put the finish on my box tonight. And then there's design. But it'll be all over soon! =D And it's one month until my birthday. :)

45 days until Prairie Bible Camp! Speaking of which, I made a blog for showing someone pictures of the camp.Some are Bethany's pictures and some are mine. http://prairiebiblecamp.blogspot.com/

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Classes I'll be taking next year

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History of Art

Photography

Typography

Mathematical Investigations

Painting

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History of Art 2

Illustration

Drawing 3

Photography 2

Graphic Design

Internship Seminar

At random

Joy's friend [me] is so weird!
Why do you say that?
She takes her camera with her everywhere!!
Well, she's a photographer.
Oh. That explains it.


There has been less homework lately. Thus I have been getting to bed early. =)
I found three big leaves by the river yesterday.
I will find out for sure what my classes will be tomorrow for next year.
In four weeks and one day I will be done with all schoolwork and ready to go home!! =)
Mom will be happy that I finally updated. :)
I am excited for Prairie Bible camp.
I should now start my Bible paper and drawing assignment.
I will probably procrastinate some more.
Um...
I am wearing a skirt.
I am not wearing shoes.
Or socks.
I do not have blue hair (okay, now I really am procrastinating :).
I hope this post gets lots of comments.

Thought for the day

We should be running into God's arms.

Easter

I was able to be with one of my friend's, Joy, over Easter break and go to her house. I had a blast and was actually able to help out with the Sonrise service! :) Some sermon notes from Joy's dad:

Most people didn't value Jesus, even if they were really close to Him. In the same way, people today often don't value the cross. The climax of Easter was when Jesus cried out "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Jesus was utterly rejected. Rejected by the Roman soldiers. By the people He had come to save. By His disciples. By His own Father. Jesus endured rejection for us! He was mocked for not being able to save Himself, but as Robert Coleman says, "He didn't come to the world to save Himself, He came to save the world." And this rejected King became the Savior of the world. Have you praised Him for His willingness to be rejected?!

Scott

Happy really belated birthday, Scott!! I'm sorry that this is so late (on account of Easter at a friend's house). Wow. I can't believe you are 14!!! I suppose you are anxious for getting your permit and driving legally. Or you already have your permit. =) I hope you had a great birthday!!!

Peace

...is only one of the benefits of walking obediently with Jesus. In braoder terms, the best reward of obedience is the privilege of living in company with God. Obedient love establishes and maintains an unshakable unity. We mere mortals are able to know Him

Elisabeth Elliot

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

2 John 1:6