This whole thing began with Aunty Esther asking if I'd help out for this camp and after I said yes. :)
First of all, I want to say sorry for all the doubts I've had, thank you so much for making me feel welcomed and at home.
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| Arrival at campsite |
I feel so happy back in this camp. I found a kind of happiness that I've longed for, and then I realized that the last time I got it was from a previous youth church camp. It was something irreplaceable, something so precious that you can't find from anywhere else.
There they are, genuine people with hearts to serve, people who really care and love unconditionally.
Elders who are always there, attentive to the happenings and minor details that people barely notice; Youth leaders who put all their hearts into everything that they do, genuine in caring about others; Youths and children with the purest hearts,without slightest doubts about the dreams they believe in. There I was, among them, a childish eighteen-year-old, about to turn nineteen in few more months, dumbfounded with the things learnt from all these people.
There's no other place like church. A sacred place which wears off all your tiredness from work or studies, substitute it with loves, faith and hopes. You feel so safe back there, happy like a child as overwhelming thoughts are waved off. You never wanna leave, because the place was near perfect. Helps are always offered when asked, and people still care in the midst of business.
I am really amazed by what youths can do. They can really be devoted to the things they're assigned to, and carry it out at they very best. Sometimes it makes me feel inferior, haha. Children are not that scary... and they can be sweet...☺ Responsibility of caring the younger ones? It's not as tough as what I've thought, because when I did something for them, there wasn't reluctance. I realized that I really care in some ways, though I do have a poker face and poker-face heart. However, honestly, I have to admit, I didn't open up much enough. Hmm... I can speak really mechanically at times.Fondness of children... still has to be cultivated. :/ I grow close to people rather slowly and I can't be soft and gentle to them until they have certain affection on me.
I'm really blessed to have a chance to know more biblical knowledge from this camp, a chance to bring people closer to the messages implied... though I stuttered a lot. The ability to simplify things and explain well sometimes during the camp? I have to say, it must be from God, 'cause pure luck wouldn't have brought me that. I doubt a lot too, on this narrow and winding road to seek the truth. I will continue to be a seeker, and will hold onto what I truly believe in. Because He never forsake me.
After the long day, it was really nice spending time to fellowship with you all. Sorry about the lame jokes and craps that I went on and on like... I know I'm really childish. -_-" really sorry about that. Thanks for all the good memories :D
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| youth leaders eating cup noodles as supper ☺ |
I really love the idea of staying together in a dorm. Somemore, double-deck beds!!! ♥♥♥ I love'em since childhood. Thank you so much for making me feel welcomed. Sometimes, you're right. I don't feel like a nineteen-year-old either. I feel so much younger... I look childish that's one, I don't have that right level of maturity that's two... and... I really like sticking around you guys ☻
I'm really honoured to have the chance to be a senior advisor there :) It changed my perspectives of life in some ways. Being a game mistress for the hardest game during camp also let me see a lot of things. It really amazed me when people from different groups chose to help other group when they're actually competing for the highest water level of the game. Campers of other groups actually cheered and helped out when the playing group members are struggling to strive for their best. Then the elders went into the pool and helped out also. Such a sweet scene. ☻☺It's really heartfelt seeing them persevering and keep trying and trying. You feel sorry for them but nonetheless, glad and pleased at their hardwork. JOB WELL DONE ALL!!! :D
and lastly, I want to apologize for any hard feelings that I might have caused. Sometimes I speak so mechanically and brainlessly... sorry >< It was really nice meeting you all, all the best in everything ya'all are after :D
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