Together

Yesterday I woke up, and rolled out of bed into the kitchen to help with breakfast. We enjoyed a yummy breakfast with the board members, and then headed to the cabin next door for the meeting. We started off by sharing what we are proud of. I shared that I am really proud that we have a camp that values its campers so much and teaching and training them, like they have me. I shared that I am so grateful for the wisdom that the people here have shared with me. After everyone shared, each staff member went through their area of work. I got to see the budget, the endowment fund progress, the fundraising, and the maintenance projects Sonlight has for this year. Throughout the meeting I was able to share a "camper perspective," which I enjoyed. When Heather was sharing about summer camp, I got to present the encouragement post blog, and the concept of the camper advisory board. The board was really supportive of these projects, and helped me gain some new insight and ideas. The meeting continued until Heather and I had to start making lunch. We took a break after lunch to go outside and take a walk in all the new snow, and then headed back to the meeting. It was interesting to see the "behind the scenes" work that makes camp operate, and I really enjoyed hearing what everyone had to say. One of the board members showed a really interesting Powerpoint about millennials and our generation. It gave such an insight into the focus, values, and struggles with my generation, and campers who come to Sonlight. It makes the reason why I am here so much more real and important. After making dinner, and making a huge mess with ice cream pie, we stayed up late playing board games and laughing hysterically. I had only known most of the people here for about a day, but felt like I had known them for years, because

Sonlight brings people together