It's been almost 2 months since I've last posted. Maybe, I still have some readers, who will stop by. Sorry for being so long, between posts!
This past Saturday was the big Kid's Summer Fun Day at Fellowship Church. Wow, what a day!! It was AWESOME! The whole thing was a culmination of 5 months planning and putting together. 60 members of Fellowship Church came together to staff this event and I was so proud of all of them for stepping up! We are a family! I had some really top-notch core people, that I surrounded myself with over the past 5 months, that kept me from losing what little mind I have. Nancy Shubert, Valarie Lewallen, Amanda Anderson and Gail Cone have worked their fingers to the bone on this project. I can't count the times, that they lived up to the motto of "a need seen is an assignment given." They helped me me think through things, took on running errands, making signs and took care of all the bookwork. I always knew that I could count on them and didn't have to worry if it was getting done. That, more than anything, is what helped me keep from falling on my face. At times, I felt like, this project is just too big, for me to pull off. I stated that to Pastor Craig one day, his response was..."it is too big, for you to pull off, that's why you surround yourself with good people." So I set out to do just that and he was right! Then ,I had 56 other people who stepped in to help on Saturday with the kid's. They sang songs, they heard bible stories, they did crafts, they ate and they played their hearts out! From the guy's who worked hard on setting up the waterpark outside, to those who did a bible story, or helped with a craft, folks who prepared a lunch and snacks and recreation. Then, there was music........Celeste Jarrard was in her element!!! You rocked girl! Every time I came by, it seemed like Celeste was up a dancing and singing and laughing, the children absolutely adored her. I hope, she was having as much fun, as it seemed like she was! I think all of the workers had a good time, even if they were dead from exhaustion by the end of the day! It was a really fun day and I smiled so much, my cheeks hurt. Everybody who played a part in making this day a blast, I thank you and pray you will be blessed for your effort.
By the end of the evening, I was bone tired. I figured, I probably wouldn't be able to get out of bed and walk on Sunday morning. But, I actually felt good Sunday morning. I still had an adrenaline rush going. There's nothing like seeing, deliriously wet, happy children, who feel loved. There is no high better! There are some of the coolest kid's at Fellowship Church, try hanging out with them sometime. I promise, you'll be blessed. I was!
