Just yesterday I started my official job, as Day Camp Counselor.
I got to work at 6:45am, and had no idea what my morning was going to look like. To be honest, I had been thinking about it being pretty nuts. Kids coming out of the walls, and throwing things all over the place. I have never watched a ton of kids in one place before. I decided before the kids started coming in that I would memorize their names. I just made sure every time a kid came in, that I welcomed them to camp, and asked them what their name was, then told them mine. At first there were only a few kids, and I was thinking, " ah, this is easy, i can do this!!!". Another 30 minutes go by, and the room was filled with children. I looked around and kept checking up on kids, and asking them their names, and seeing how they were doing. I think it made it easier having staff with you. So I didn't get overwhelmed. So if I was on one side of the room, someone was on the other, and it made it so much easier. By 9:30am I was heading out from work, and had all the kids names memorized. I messed up a couple times, but I think I have it all down. I am actually shocked, I thought it would take me ages to get them all down. BUT I also noticed if you know a kids name, they respond so much better. I think God just gave me that idea, and ability to do it. I think He just knew it would be a blessing for me while I was at work. awk.... Hes good. So far work has been awesome, and the kids are hilarious. I'll have to start blogging some of things they tell me. lol.
I must be on my way, today is pool day, so were taking the kids for a swim!
hooray for summer time, and a GREAT job. thanks God.
