Yesterday was pretty frustrating for me. I felt overwhelmed by responsibilities that I just wasn’t getting done. I know I was a little “short” with a couple of my co-workers because I “felt” I had so much to do. To be honest, I was feeling a little sorry for myself.

But just a few moments ago I was vividly reminded of what is really important in the ministry here. A young man stopped by my office to ask me if I remembered being his first cabin counselor back around 1981-82 when he was eight years old. This young man came many years to camp but I didn’t remember being his first counselor. Well, he said I was and that during that first week I did some things that he said were “above and beyond” that helped him get through that first week (The details aren’t necessary). He had stopped in to thank me for that experience in his life.

This guy is now a medical doctor and he and his family are headed to the Congo for full-time missionary service. That week at camp didn’t make him a doctor or a missionary but he said it certainly impacted him. To God be the glory!!

Oh, by the way, as my co-workers have sensed my current circumstances they are stepping up to give a helping hand. And I am grateful!