Melissa Brant: Winter Retreat.....

Wow, where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday I started serving on the committee for the Youth Winter Retreat at Pleasant Valley back in October. And I just got home today from a very busy, but wonderful weekend at Youthfront Camps in Edgerton, KS. I can't even begin to say how awesome an experience it was to see over 200 youth praising the Lord and growing in God's love. It was fabulous. I was a dorm sponsor and I was with 13 10th grade girls. That was fun! Austin volunteered us to be in the game that is sort of like the Newlywood Game, but with parent/child instead. We didn't win, but we had fun. I knew my son wouldn't answer any questions seriously, and I was right. But he did bring the house down several times. He is naturally a very funny kid! I wish he were more serious, but I know God made him the way he is and I am learning to love him and accept him even though he is different from me. Very different!

Tonight I am tired....no exhausted is more the word, but I am more in love with my Savior than ever. I praise the Lord for my sufferings that have brought me so much closer to Him. I worship Him and love Him more and more every day. He provides and cares for me and I am always amazed at the resources He draws from to care for me. He sends friends my way when I am weary (miss you Beth!) and he provides money for food and bills when I don't think I am going to make it. Oh, create in my a pure heart, Oh God....and a willing and steadfast spirit. I am confident of this one thing....I WILL see good in the land of the LIVING....because I wait in hope for the Lord!

I wish I had time to write more, but I am too tired, so I will post pictures of the weekend instead! School is going GREAT and God is so good!!

Me with my co-sponsor....and wonderful lady named Debi......