Highlights of my summer

Dear Diary,

It's been awhile since I last typed my emotions here. It is 10:13 PM and I feel writing a lot today. My summer has been busy. It is my most productive summer so far. I would like to tell you the stuff that happened to me lately.

April 17-18 : KND Family Camp

My first actual camping. Well... We actually slept inside a classroom but still this is my first camping (that is not sponsored by a school..I've been in a camp before.. Science Camp @ School and I still don't consider that as a camp) This is the real deal. Outdoor activities. Bonfire. Praise and Worship. Devotions. Sharing.

I am really filled up by faith during my 2-day stay at Blessed Hope which is located somewhere in Paliparan. Our topic was about leadership and it focused on the life of Nehemiah.

It was a life-changing experience.

Our team 's name is GG (God's Girls) It is great to get to know them. They are pretty nice. Also, I am inspired by Ate Jen's resiliency which she shared to me. (She is my buddy for that camp) How she overcomes her dimmest days and how God moves in her life... It was touching.

I also love the team-building activities. It was also hard to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem using twigs and leaves (well it's only a semi replica) but I am impressed by how Garche can carry a lot of palm leaves. She's like a heroine figure. Oh well...

I thank God for all the blessings we received specially on the 2nd night of our stay. I am fueled by His presence that night . Every problem was a blur and it was only God that visits my thought box.


It was a refreshing feeling to give praises unto Him. Glorifying His name till our voices may wither.... It feels great to be in love with our God.

The camp may be held during the holy week where usually Catholics usually weep. But true Christians won't weep! Christ is alive! He is not dead.

April 19-24 :Lopez Adventure

It was my last minute instinct to join my familyfor a whole week at Quezon. My decision was right I guess? Even though I didn't attend the sunday service for that week. Still, I learned a lot from my vacation at Lopez.

Lesson # 1

Cherish God's blessings

I feel blessed about my situation in life. I live in the city where every resources are available and ready-made. When I experienced the life at the mountains for a couple of days, everything seems so manual. Water. Transportation. Food.

There's no cellphone signal. The only way to catch some signal is to find the right spot and 3 bars is already a miracle which is pretty hard. It is like I'm looking for gold.

I am so blessed to attain such quality life in the city.

Lesson # 2

God created a wonderful nation.Philippines is a paradise in disguise. It has everything to offer specially its nature wonders. When I looked at the stars and the fireflies at night, they are fascinating. Even the gecko's loud noise makes me feel wondrous. So surreal.

Lesson # 3

Share your blessings

My cup for my blessings is overflowing with gladness. My stay at Lopez enabled me to teach the kids my creativity and positivity. I taught them how to dream. Not just dream some random dream.. But to dream BIG. I see a lot of potential in my pinsans and pamangkins. I pray for their wonderful future ahead.

May

So far... I've been active at #Trending. The title for the youth service this May. So blessed to see a lot of young people gathering through the name of Jesus. I hope that their faith and passion will not diminish but it will grow stronger and deeper.

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You see... I'm going to be a  college kid this June.. My summer is about to end.  I am so excited to meet new people/classmates though sometimes I'm a bit introvert for it's been 4 years with the SSC people. It's like for the first time in forever!

I know God will guide me in my path.

Thanks diary for letting me type my thoughts! Good night

Sincerely,

Kat


PS: So blessed! I can't contain it!

11:38 PM 2014-05-19