A shout out to the lovely Moms and their daughters (and goddaughter) who were able to come to our altered camp last weekend in KY.
Our previously planned camp had to be drastically altered when the camp we had planned to use had a water main break. The anticipated rainstorms also impacted our plans. As a result, we quickly re-planned our event into a one day extravaganza that included drama (by that I mean lovely skits), sculpting and painting.
The girls were just delightful. They made us laugh to the point of tears at some points. Their enthusiasm for each other and our day brought the sadness we had due to changed plans into real joy. Meeting the Moms was wonderful.
With that in mind, maybe you had different plans for your summer. You had hoped for a vacation that never came. Maybe family news arrived that caused tears or stress. We understand and we’re praying for you. We have been in similar circumstances.
We never know what the future holds for us. Every day brings its own problems and its own solutions. We can have days of real joy and surprise and days of absolute sorrow, all within the same week. But remember, regardless of what the day brings, we are not alone. Christ is carrying our cross with us even as He carries His own. May this prayer from St. Theresa Benedicta (Feast Day – 8/9) carry you through the day you are having:
“O my God, fill my soul with holy joy, courage and strength to serve You. Enkindle Your love in me and then walk with me along the next stretch of the road before me.”
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