Right now I am in Minneapolis, ready to leave in the morning for camp. However, I noticed tonight the car making a weird sound and after my brother checked it, he told me one of the brakes has to be replaced. Not a super big deal, but I didn't get the car to him until after every place was already closed. My roommate from school, Carly, who is coming to camp with me this summer, and I will still leave tomorrow, although a few hours behind schedule. It could have turned into an entire day late, so I am thankful that we can still get going tomorrow morning. Anyways, if you want to hear from me this summer and send a note my way, the address is:
Gretchen Luhmann
P.O. 657
Newberry, MI 49868
I'm reading a book titled, One Thousand Gifts, and it is totally making me rethink the concept of being truly thankful. You should read it too. Definitely a wonderful read that challenges every Christian to encounter what may seem as the commonplace, as one more way to acknowledge our wonderful Creator and Savior.
Last summer, I wrote a list of prayer requests I had going into the summer and I have a few for this year.
1. Travel. This may seem obvious, but having a car that will get me to Michigan is a huge blessing and I am always thankful when I get there and back again. Not to mention all the driving that takes place throughout the summer.
2. Friendships. I really hope and pray that the staff melds together well again and that past grievances of any kind can be worked through to make for a wonderful staff once again.
3. Not to us. I thought about that phrase a lot before I went to camp last summer and I really think it helped me to put the entire ministry into perspective. My hope is that this phrase would define the very essence of the staff, for me individually as well as for the entire staff. Sometimes it is easy to get lost in the daily tasks, but the reason we should do everything is to ultimately praise our father in heaven.
May you be content right where you are, yet still striving to glorify Christ in all that you do.
Happy Summer!
