When I work the Fostering Success Program at camp, I was blessed to get the older group of girls. These girls started the program back in the summer, where we got to spend an entire week with these girls and begin to get to know them! As they come back each month, the same counselors usually stay with these same girls, so we are able to grow together and truly build a strong relationships. A few days prior to the weekend, my coordinator had texted me and asked if I would be willing to work with the Respite girls. The Respite program is almost identical to Fostering Success, except these girls aren't technically signed on for the entire year, so the months they return vary.
To be honest, I wasn't totally looking forward to moving from my cabin. The connection between us has only begun, and I was excited to continue that process! But, I agreed to move to the other cabin.
To my surprise, there was only 3 campers in my cabin, and another counselor alongside myself. I wasn't sure why I was placed where was.
Then, I met a girl. She was a 10 year old girl with some special needs. I had the incredible opportunity of spending a lot of my weekend working one on one with her. Despite her situation, she was one of the most joyful, inspiring children I have ever met. When really spending some one on one quality time with her, you were able to see past all of her outside appearance and see this sweet, loving soul that just needed to be cared about.
Truly, the smallest things can fill you up. I spent maybe 30 hours with this incredible girl, but those few hours made me feel wanted, cared for, inspired, and fulfilled. I hope to say that God worked THROUGH me, but I know He worked IN me.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose."
-Romans 8:28
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