Winter Camp

Aaron had the honor of being asked to be one of two speakers at a youth winter camp in Leakey, so after celebrating Christmas with our families, we drove to HEB Foundation Camp to enjoy a few days back at camp. We hadn't been in several years (since stepping down from youth ministry), so I was kinda looking forward to it. Not only is the HEB camp, a place that I absolutely love (it's one of the most beautiful spots in the Hill Country), but this time I/we (but especially I) had way fewer responsibilities and much more freedom. In years past, I always felt torn, trying to play the role of mom to my kiddos and leader to my youth girls. This year, I had none of that. So I read an entire book, we played games, we drank hot chocolate in our bunks, we watched Annie and The Sound of Music late at night, we went on walks, and enjoyed the scenery. It was nice. I was a little bummed to find out that we were in a bunk house instead of a cabin (with bedrooms) like we'd had in the past, but we did our best to make it cozy, and I'm pretty sure the kids thought it was great sleeping in a room with 8 bunk beds. And, for the first time ever, Aaron got to stay with us, which was a treat.

Aaron also did a wonderful job teaching and connecting with the youth (not that I'm surprised). He really enjoyed it and the youth really liked him! I'm so proud of him.