West Cocoa Chat

As Greg pointed out in a recent email to me, it has been a few days since my last post. It has been a whirlwind time in our life.

First – OC. No, Steven did not get a scholarship offer. Apparently another player or two “tried out” after Steven’s try-out. The Coach said the delay in sending an answer was due to Steven’s good try-out and their wanting to look at this “local kid.” The local boy received the scholarship and needless to say, Steven was disappointed. At this point his college plans are in a state of flux which isn’t much fun for the summer but we persevere nevertheless.

His Graduation went well with the highlight being a launch of the Space Shuttle as they marched into our football field. Steven’s singing group sang twice including the alma mater of Cocoa High. The Principal referred to them as her “singing seniors.” Steven graduated as an Honor Grad.

His next challenge is another go at the A.C.T. this coming Saturday. A higher score will translate into more money so we covet your prayers on his behalf.

I’m now sitting at Camp Ithiel (www.campithiel.org) on our front porch watching a beautiful Central Florida thunderstorm dump some much, much needed rain. We had to suspend swimming and canoeing for the boys but we’ll make it up at free time after dinner.

Steven along with his friends (Keith mentioned them in his post entitled “Highlight of the Week”) (http://kdavis777.wordpress.com/) Zack and Mark, are Cabin Counselors for the very first time. They have the younger boys and are doing a great job. It was neat to see Steven “marching” his boys in a straight line into dinner last night. I’m very proud of these boys and how seriously they’ve taken their position of Cabin Counselor. They are determined to make their cabin fun, spiritual, and have a certain level of “espri décor.”

For the second year in a row, Pat Pugh is with us again and he has already been inspiring to our campers. As I have already chronicled, “men” who thought they were being biblical in their actions, blackmailed our old camp and eventually us in an attempt to prevent Pat for being with us. Little did we all know God had a greater plan. God always seems to intervene when He wants His Word preached to His Children.

As God used Pharaoh in His plan to free His people, God used these men to free us from our old camp and to allow Pat to preach the Word to our campers. God is good.

// posted by cwinwc @ 12:24 PM