Camp is Almost Here!

This week has been very busy for me as I have been taking classes to get ready for my job at camp. First off I took a sailing counselor class this past weekend to train me to be able to teach sailing to my little campers. This week I have been taking a water safety instructor course which is helpful to have at camp but certifies me to teach swim lessons (so I can use it all year long).

This is a picture of our staff at day camp last year.
(Recognize the shirts? We did a legends of the
hidden temple theme)

I love camp. Anyone who has ever worked at a camp before will tell you its not an easy job but it is also a very fulfilling job. Also you get to meet some great people who can also pull some of the funniest pranks on you.

This is me two years ago when I discovered they'd put mine and the other counselors in my leanto's mattresses complete with bedding, alarm clocks, and stuffed animals on the roof. :)

A Sad Day in Upstate NY

Today many of us woke up to the news that a local sheriff's deputy was shot in the line of duty. I didn't know him and I don't know his family but his death affected me as it also affected many others in our area.
His name was Kurt B. Wyman. He was age 24 and left behind a wife and child and a child on the way. He was active in his local church and had served his country in the marines. His wife went into labor this morning so his child's birthday will be the same day his or her father was killed. It's a tragedy all around. He had so much going for him.
Wyman's death reminds us all that life is short. It sounds like Wyman lived his life to the fullest which is what we should all take from this.
Officer Wyman will be missed. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.


News Link: 
http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Law-enforcement-community-comes-together-following-shooting-death-of-Deputy-123394848.html