Camp 08 Tokashiki

Two years ago we had the privilege to go to beautiful Tokashiki Island for High School camp.  This year we had that same privilege.  What an awesome time to spend with incredible kids on a beautiful island.  It was a time to just enjoy the kids as a young adults instead of students.  We had a whole bunch of fun, going to the beach, playing games, talking about God and life, making connections with people and just enjoying Gods creation.  I was certainly blessed and felt like God planned this camp to show us just how good He is to us. 

One thing that just pulled at my heart during one of the chapel messages was how calloused we are to EVERYTHING!  I take so much for granted.....life, health, friends, food, family, comfort, the list goes on and on.  I have so much right in front of my face and after a while I get calloused to it.  Well this camp helped me rip the callouses of life off and appreciate all of the great things God has given me.  It's so nice appreciate the things I once took for granted.  It is like putting on new eyes and finding presents where there were once burdens.  I think God reinforced this when I was listening to one of my favorite speakers, Dr. G,  he said if we earn 2,200 dollars a year you are considered to be in the top 15% of the richest people on earth.  Wow, how stupid I was to think I had it bad, to think that I didn't have enough, to take so much for granted,  I don't think I can ever be forgiven for being so selfish and blind to the extraordinary gifts God has given me.  Forgive me God for I don't know what I'm doing, thank you for giving me eyes to see.

The picture below is of the class of 09', what a great bunch of kids.  You can be sure they are not taken for granted.

Can you find Ryo?