Some of the kids are writing their 'top 10' memories of McAllen this year. I have SO many more than 10 (of course) so I will post them here.
* The Nana bag that had everything we could possibly need. Never asked for a fax machine, but it probably had one. Also, Nana taking charge of the work site -- and bringing popsicles for break time. And Nana's aversion to Great Value products. She didn't appreciate my respect of the Youth Ministry budget.
*Ryan -- comes across as 'surfer dude' with his rockin' hair, which makes his awesome work ethic surprising. And the grizzly noise, though it incited a ridonkulous amount of laughter from giggly girls.
*Tyler's prayers: none more beautiful.
*Tate's made up verses to "Down By the River" -- I will write him a grad school referral for creativity for that one. Lasted the length of Conway Ave. Amazing.
*Mark body surfing in the ocean. I honestly had no idea G-daddy had it in him.
*Derek -- whistling while he helped clean up the kitchen. He helped me adjust my attitude about it!
*Ragan -- loved the way she led/ worked with her group at VBS, loved her laugh. Most I've heard her talk in the 5 years I've known her.
*Brittany -- the laugh. The never-ending laugh.
*Carla -- her Memaw rain bonnet, her encouragement of everyone, she was so easy to be around -- and her prayers absolutely touched my soul.
* Carli -- "I THINK THEY'RE SCARED OF ME!!!"
*Ashlee -- loved seeing how much maturity she has gained in a year, loved watching her with her little guys; "I am NOT going to cry!"
*Rob -- making up bumper stickers with him for "the big bus" when we seemed to be driving in circles after swimming, "We know the way to Jesus; it just may take us a while"; "Follow Us to Heaven -- Eventually"
*Jason -- my super snack helper; funny and willing with Tyler, as well. Always awesome.
*Jacy -- "Peter Piper Pizza!!"
*Braden -- leader of his peers, always hard worker, great attitude and happy to help. Just love that guy.
*Jim -- standing up for the guys with Boss-man (way to go!); pouring that choc. milk over bran so he could choke it down, never rattled about anything.
*James -- drama-dude extraordinaire
*Kindle -- dancing with the Poncho's guy (also a favorite memory of Tate -- another story...)
*Dara -- precious laugh, easy spirit, beyond organized, voice of reason and calm -- I want to be her
*Emily -- somehow had a knack for spraying sunscreen/ bug repellent in her eye. Repeatedly. Awesome with her group.
*Leslie -- Wal-Martin' 4 Jesus with Leslie
*Hannah -- working so hard until she was simply too sick. Up on the roof by the wasp's nest -- when the silly girl is allergic to wasps! (That isn't what made her sick!)
*Erin -- precious. Beautiful smile. Unflappable. Loved one, loved all. Sacrificed her toothpaste -- or the rest of the team would have had to smell my dragon breath all week, so let's be thankful, shall we?
*Summer -- love her 'ma'am's to me, so sweet, and SUCH a hard worker. Never willing to take a break until she is absolutely made to.
*Mikayla -- steady, persistent, always happy. I would really want Mikayla as my friend if I were in 8th grade.
*Ricky -- misspelling Jesus once. Or twice. Taking the hits with the van, et. al, as they come. Being the rockstar of VBS.
*Ashley -- (my Ashley) "Thank you for letting me come on your trip." "You would have anyway." Well, yeah... So thrilled to watch the young lady and leader she is among her peers. Proud of the way she refuses to let anyone be left out. I wish I could be like her.
Memories that include all of us:
*The "YAH" or "Dude" game that I FINALLY understood, still can't play...
*Neomi's Mexican food... Ummmmmm (everyone's eyes just rolled back in their heads -- YUM!)
*Worshipping in two languages, one I barely understand, knowing that God understood it all, and being bound to my brothers and sisters in Christ by our love of the same Lord.
*Our little dog in the backyard at our worksite that Ashley named Pancho.
*The children that LOVED coming to VBS. (Umberto!) The little guy who proclaimed "I LOVE snacks!!" :-)
*Playing in the ocean with the teens. Even with a raging headache, I loved to watch them.
*Saturday night devo. I see God in each of you...
1 comment:
I love hearing about your trip. . .that is a GREAT list!!!
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