Spending My Summer in Love

Yesterday morning I woke up and I didn't put on a CCC staff shirt for the first time since May 29th.
I didn't have a group of campers and adults to think about.
I didn't have community partners to visit.
I didn't have families to talk to or worksites to visit.
I didn't have a set plan for my day.
I didn't have to be in the tool shed to greet groups at 3:00.
I didn't have to setup a worship.

I didn't have CCC.

Carolina Cross Connection has played such a major role in my life since 2006 and then being on staff the past three summers has been such an opportunity to show God's love to not only the people around me but to myself. Last summer I was transitioning from having my Grandmother's presence in my life to having to remember what it was like to tell her about my day, and that was hard, even four months after she passed in February. Summer 2013, just didn't feel complete by the end, and I wasn't sure if I was even ready to be back in ministry.

But y'all, this summer, the summer of 2014, was my redemption almost. God placed amazing people in my path. From my crazy, wonderful staff to the campers and adults we had each week to the families that we worked for in Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Caldwell, and Surry, I have a special place in my heart for each of them.

My 2014 CWMS Staff Family

I spent six weeks forming new relationships, building up the church, and finding myself "awake" to God's presence, love, voice, call, word, sacrifice, and passion. I've sat at my computer for the last few days trying to figure out how to put this summer on paper, well screen, but just can't be described any other way than indescribable. 2014 was most likely my last summer on staff, and getting the opportunity to grow with some of the best people who either were with me in Wilkes, or were part of my whole staff family was such a blessing from God.

I wish I had more pictures to share with you all, but I'll share what I do. There aren't enough words to describe my summer, but in my book pictures work just as well.

Ty and Matt

Fun in the Field Week 5 Style

Ya never know with our unpaid staffer Austin. 

But first, let me take a selfie.

Just your normal day for the director triad.

Celebration is over huddle.

Best friend since 2013, what I wouldn't do for this girl!

Worship with campers. This is why I do what I do.

These photos only capture a small part of my summer. I'm extremely thankful for all of the prayers and support I got this summer. I hope that I served my church well and my community well this summer working for CCC and I can't wait to see how the ministry continues to grow and shape after this summer and the first use of the new staff/camp model.

"But me? I will see your face in righteousness, when I awake, I will be filled full by seeing your image." 

Psalm 17:15

In Christ's Amazing Love,

Meg