Abbi helped with set-up and so did Alli & Kyle.
Having said all this I want you to know that my role in the convention is rather insignificant as it relates to furthering the Kingdom of Christ. There are many more volunteers and paid staff who spend countless hours ensuring that all is running smoothly, and to provide a setting where people can truly invite the Holy Spirit to be a part of their lives and of the week-long gathering.
In relecting on the week, there are "new" things that I know ...
... I know that the theme for this years' convention (post title) was God-given just for me! For some reason it really touched my soul as I was planning for the week.
... I know that I walked many miles this week back & forth from hotel to convention center, that my feet are old and I experienced great pain in them.
Dave caught me taking a catnap in the middle of the noise and excitement.
... I know that I should've had 24 ping pong tables instead of 9, and 14 four-square courts instead of 6! I also know that four-square balls purchased at "dollar" stores, are truly worth only what you pay for them.
... I know that my recreation staff was the best there ever was!!!! Thank you and I love you - Dave, Alli, and Kyle!
Dave checking out equipment to some youth.
Youth Convention Part 2 - The trip home
Enjoy the ride ....
Kevin woke us on the last night about 1:30 with a fairly significant rash on his face. He had been pulling weeds in a cemetery as part of the Jr. High Servant Project in the city the previous day.
When we woke up Sunday morning to leave for home, the rash was quite a bit worse, so Dave went to CVS to buy some benadryl and cream for Kevin's face. Then we were on our way!
Several blocks from the hotel we missed "Sally's" (our gps) instructions for a turn and ended up going home cross-country instead of on the interstate, which really didn't seem like a big deal. Dave & I enjoy seeing new parts of the country! At least that's what we tell each other.
... and his old man socks, which cracked me up and would make his kids proud!
When we neared Rome City we were tired of following pokey holiday travelers, so again we ignored "Sally", made her "recalculate" and ended up on this road .
Four and a half hours after leaving Columbus we arrived home. The swelling in Kevin's face had increased so much that his eyes were just slits in his face and he had developed a double chin, and the rash was making it's way down his arms. That's when we decided he would need an ER visit! Don't worry, we're used to this. By going in we were able to save the hospital the postage of sending us a "time for your annual visit" postcard. :) The wonderful staff gave him a shot of steroids and sent us home with prescriptions for more steroids and some strong anti-itch medicine.
I'm not posting pictures of Kevin because I promised him I wouldn't. He really doesn't look like himself and isn't feeling well at all. He has been laying around and putting ice packs on his face. I feel so bad for him! And the icing on the "birthday" cake is that tomorrow he turns 15!
Poor guy! What a way to have a birthday.
A recent development today is that I took Abbi to Amigo Centre for camp. We hadn't signed her up because we knew we would just be getting home from convention, and she likely wouldn't want to go. Last night about 8:30 she asked if she would still be able to go. So I called this morning, they said to bring her, and by 10:30am she was moved in to her cabin!
I'm sure she is having a great time!
