Today our team talked about how we put limitations on what the campers can do and on what God can do. So often in my posts I have said "we couldn't believe that he/she did this"! But really I should be saying "this is what God revealed to us today". We say that God can do anything, that He is amazing and all powerful. If we believe this then why do we so often put God in a box? We need to open our hearts, minds and eyes to God's power. These campers can do way more than I think they can.
This afternoon one of the campers Alosha (mental disability) read the tag of a purse to us in English. We had no idea that He could read, let alone in English! I mean woah! God totally blew out every limitation that I set on this kid. Later in the day he even said "Natalie let's go play games". It continues to how much he has learned and shown us. Anyway.... God is amazing!
Today prayers were answered about Yulia who I had asked for prayers about yesterday. We did a scavenger hunt and once we found the price we all ran back to the finish line. Yulia not only with all her might but also had the biggest smile on her face. Slava Bogu! Hopefully she will continue to grow.
Update on Sasha.... he is still responding to his name which is good and today he learned how to play catch! We wish that he could always get this much attention because he has so much room to grow but we know that when he goes back to the orphanage it is very likely that he will forget what he has learned. Pray for him, that what he is learning will stay with him.
Tonight another camper accepted Christ as their Savior!! It was truly touching to see another result of God's presence in the camp. Slava Bogu! Thank you God for answering prayers!
Please pray for Jon Graybeal, our fearless leader who is currently under the weather. Overall, it was another amazing day! We were even treated with pancakes for lunch and ice cream for dinner! Sooo delicious!! Natalie and I even had a chance to have some girl time and talk about life. I hope all is well with everybody back home.
Love you all,
Ashley
