The title of this post is what Google tells me is the definition of busy. I suppose I am - what you would call - chronically busy. But to be honest, I like it that way. When there's nothing important to keep me occupied, I eventually end up in a funk of doing nothing worthwhile at all (i.e. ruminating, distracting myself from ruminating with screens, or just plain old sleeping). That was what I was doing last summer at around this time waiting for the end of June when I started training for summer camps... Two months of nothing! I fear the day when I'm unemployed and have nothing worthwhile to work towards. But, thank the Lord, I've been put to work for Athletes in Action and I'm busy. I am "keeping occupied" with a "great deal to do". What has been so rewarding is that the "great" deal is not only great in the sense that it is a large amount but also great as in AWESOME.
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| Sorry for the delay, but here's big long post to make up for it! |
Here is some of the awesome stuff I've been up to recently:
Clinics at CCS - to promote the camps happening at Redeemer this summer and get some practice for the new coaches, three of my coworkers and I went to the Christian grade school in my neighbourhood to put on mini-camps for each class over the course of two Fridays. They went quite well and lots of kids seemed excited to hear more!
Fundraiser - each of the eight camp staff are asked to raise at least $1000 to help cover the operating costs of camps. AIA is a not-for-profit organization and raising some of our own support also helps to connect us with people who are willing to pray for and invest in what we are doing. Our eight staff members, as well as one who is headed to Alberta, and one who is working to cover costs for NTC, got together on a Saturday to do a big yard sale/car wash/bake sale/BBQ!
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| Corey's beautiful advertisement |
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| Madi's was all right too |
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| The unicycle was a hot item |
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| Highlight of the day: When this man bought this couch and took it home in this bobcat... He was exuberant. |
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| Work it |
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| Aaron and Jocelyn learning how to long board... |
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| I think that's how you do it. Right? |
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"Are you taking a picture of me?!" - Heidi
Yes. Yes I was. |
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| Our sound system for the day = a cd player/radio we found in the church balanced on/in the bush |
Ben's Grad - I ushered at Ben's grad so my ticket could be used for another family member. There were some proud moments seeing him walk across that stage, taking pictures with his professors, and saying goodbye/riddance to Redeemer!
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| Receiving his hood |
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| Prof Flatt! |
Jer's Grad - My parents and I made the long trip to Jeremy's graduation. It was CRAZY the celebration they put on down there. It's a 3 day event - not to mention the reunion parties before hand...
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| Class day |
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| Family selfies are the best selfies |
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| Yes, Al Gore spoke at Jer's class day. Yes, Steve Carell spoke at the 2012 class day. |
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| Set up for graduation! |
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| The FitzRandolph gate that Princeton students walk out of for the firs time when they graduate! |
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| He kinda sticks out |
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| You wouldn't believe how often people ask where Jer gets his height... |
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| The graduating hockey players! |
Promoting and Planning - My regular work includes a lot of emailing and talking to churches we're connecting with. I do the odd jobs that I'm able to do and much of this has been keeping my coworkers informed, planning for our training week, and promoting for the Redeemer camps!
Internship - I've begun an internship with an Osteopath in Dundas named Donnie Smith. He takes a wholistic approach to treatment of any kind of muscoloskeletal injuries and even addressing things like anxiety and depression. I explain osteopathy like chiropractic work except for the whole body! I find it very interesting and I'm learning a lot while working on some new skills.
Wonderland - The NTC gang planned a trip to Wonderland together! It was a blast and so awesome to see everyone again. Miss them lots!
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| The whole gang |
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| Cute. |
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| Half our crew - CCT! |
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| The SIC crew. |
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| ...our team was caught taking a selfie. |
Conference - Two coworkers and I attended a church conference in Toronto to promote the camps. It was a lot of sitting around waiting for people to come talk to us, but it was a good time!
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| Our set-up. Note Madi enthralled in her book! |
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| I replaced Craig for the day |
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| So profesh. |
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| Watching the Spain vs. Netherlands game while we worked? Not a bad deal. |
And of course, there has been time spent with friends and family!
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| Snapchat says it all. |
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| Mariocart is a must. |
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| What a strange bunch |
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| Glad to call these cuties friends! |
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| LEGO! |
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| Beautiful Marijke! |
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| And Oma Marijke! Happy Birthday! |
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| Ben's ready for cake. |
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| The best swing. |
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| The big boys had to have their turn! |
(my favourite part is when the kids ask for their turn)
This coming week, I'll be tying up some loose ends before heading into my summer of camps! This Wednesday I take off to Alberta to do head coach training, and almost immediately when I get back, Ontario training begins! I'll have the following weekend to relax before heading out to our first camp at camp ABK north of Sudbury.
After a few busy months of work and fun, I'm ready for the adventure of AIA camps to begin! Pray that God will do his work in me and my coworkers to best accomplish his goals and reach lives.
On your marks, get set, GO.
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