8:39 in Tyler, TX.
I hope everyone is doing well! Today is my day half of my day off and TP and Bren came in town to hang out with me so we are a hotel. Last night there was a domestic violence call below us and at 2:30. Well, at least that is what private investigator Brenda Pierson could tell from looking out the window.
My life at Pine Cove is amazing. When I first was driving in I could have run my car off the road wanting to know why I came back to the dreaded place. But, the Lord being as good as He always is taught me otherwise. We had a camper this week from Cairo, Egypt and he was the bomb. He came up to me on Friday night and said, "Hey Usda, did you know I got baptised in April?" Of course I had no idea so he followed it up by saying," Well, I just wanted you to know that and that I love you." Really? a 9th grade boy just said that to a guy he hadn't known for a week. That is just one of the cool stories from this past week. Aaron came and visited this weekend and it was awesome to see him before he leaves for London on Thursday.
On the other side of things, I had a dad question my intelligence because of my camp name, then he found out that I went to Texas A&M and said, "That explains everything." It was awesome, we should all be offended as a part of the Aggie family.
But seriously, I am praying for all of you guys as you are either starting or rounding up your adventures. I found this passage the other day during a quiet time and it has become my prayer for The Tallahassee, but I think it could be applied to our friends as well. Romans 15:1-7...if you have a Bible, check it out. But, if not here you go:
15:1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
I know, it's legit.
I love you guys and can't wait to see all of you in August. Please be safe.
Matty
P.S. Katherine thank you so much for the brownies, for everyone else.... you fail.
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matty, i miss you so much. glad to hear that things are going well. i will be praying for you. i love you roomie.
matty! i cant wait to see you!!! last night we almost sang the scraper head song... i know...
Just curious ... why do you characterize Pine Cove as "that dreaded place"? Maybe it was the campers assigned to you?
I hope that your experience in the past wasn't terrible. And, if it was, I hope this year's amazingness (word?) will overshadow last year.
I attended Pine Cove as a camper and now send my children. We think it rivals Disney as "the happiest place on earth!" You can feel the Holy Spirit moving there.
On a side note, my daughter remembers you from last year at the Ranch. I will continue to pray for a life-altering experience for you, the staff, and all the campers there.
who is this ^ guy... i mean, really, Disney World has the teacup ride!
Speaking of Disney World, when my little brother was younger he wanted to goto Disney World all the time and he would ask me to take him because i could drive. Finally, after much persuasion i told him i'd take if he was good. We got in the car and i drove around for a long time. Then i pulled up to an old, abandoned warehouse and i told him that Disney World burned down. He cried a lot but then i took him to the real Disney World. He really had a lot of fun so i guess i agree with Katherine. Also, i really enjoyed Epcot.
Matty - I do understand your comment "dreaded place" as your emotional state to return to a 24/7time with kids from all walks of life is overwhelming when you first pull up.
Smithie - I am sure you can remember the challenges that possibly you and the other kids put the counselors through when you were there.
This I know for sure - Matt prayed fervently, asking God where he should be this summer and was sure that his place was Pine Cove. He saw a ton of his friends head to Europe for the summer as he packed his bags for east Texas.
He also had an opportunity to make a great deal more money at another location but knew that God wanted him at Pine Cove. I know this becaues I am his father.
I too sent my kids, Matt included, to Pine Cove every summer of their lives from 6th grade through 12th and the stories were crazy sometimes about the "not so great counselors" but let me tell you what I know - these kids are always serving God first, the campers second and themselves last.
Please don't take "dreaded place" out of context - read the remainder of the blog and know this kid is on fire for God!
Please fell free to contact me directly if you would like - I would love to know how your daughter faired this year and I would love to tell you all I know about Pine Cove and the awesome impact it made on my three kids.
God Bless.
Tyler
tymagic@yahoo.com
Tyler,
Thank you so much for your response. I have sent you an email. :)
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