It just keeps getting cooler...

A few entry's back I showed a video of Free Hugs. After camp one of our junior high students, Steven, was so impacted by our camp that he went out and did his own Free Hugs campaign. Well folks...it gets cooler.

Last week, he went out and did it a second time! As I was watching the video I noticed something really amazing. I knew the boys giving out the free hugs, but the girls...never seen them before! Who are they? Most likely people that Steven recruited...on his own! What is happening in this city?! God is moving and it's really exciting!!

A trip to Rijeka

So right before I took off for kids camp I stopped down in Rijeka, Croatia to visit a new Josiah Venture missionary family. Stevo and Sarah Vuletić and their children Nina, Daci, and Marko. Some highlights were, eating figs off of the fig tree, taking family pictures, eating ice cream--twice!, talking with Sarah, playing Monopoly, and visiting with my dear friend Ines who is a cousin of Katka Bordner (yes, David's new wife!). We really had so much fun that I just had to post a few of our pictures!

Next up...JVK!!!!!!!

What are JVK you might ask? Josiah Venture Kids!! They are Third Culture Kids, which don’t totally fit in either of their cultural worlds. In their national schools, they’re different because they’re American. In the States they’re different because they’re not normal American kids. The JVK Community is one of the only places where JVK completely fit in and feel normal.

We are about ready to embark on JVKids Camp! During this time together we have things that represent all the different parts of who they are. A church group sends us special American kid snacks like oreos, mac and cheese, wheat thins and stuff to make s’mores. And when we teach the Bible, we apply it specifically to their lives as TCKs living in between worlds. Once a staff member overheard a tent full of jr high boys discussing exchange rates of world currencies late into the night. All the unusual parts of them seem absolutely normal at camp! (taken from Becca McMartin's Blog. Check it out, she does an AMAZING job with these kids!)

Kriz Theological School.

Just over a week a go I returned from our Theological school called Kriz (pronounced Kreesh) which means "cross" in Slovene. Here are some fun pics from my time there!

So I got one...

I finally gave in and bought one. I do live in Europe. Rolling suitcases aren't really ideal on the cobblestone streets. And better yet, Nate Hughes will no longer think I'm an intern. I'm glad we could work through our differences on travel apparel and still be friends! This entry is dedicated to you!

JH Camp....Long Overdue

Hat Club Goes to Piran...

Hat Party...

So we are the Hat Club. (l-r) Anna, Erin, Brooke, me.

Happy Holidays!

Today is a Holiday.

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holiday. According to Wikipedia and according to Roman Catholic doctrine, the Virgin Mary having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory on this day. This means that Mary was transported into Heaven with her body and soul united.

This also means that every store was closed today including the post office where I pay my bills. I found this out after I ventured down town with my bike.

Bummer!

Important Numbers...

83 Unread emails I had in my inbox yesterday.
36 Days I have been at camp this summer.
17 Days I have had off since camp began.
11 Hours I slept last night after getting back from Camp.
10 Loads of laundry Anna and I have to do right now.
9 Days before my next camp.
6 Hrs a day we spent in The Bible at Theological Camp.
6 Days of Camp I still have to do.
5 Average number of Mosquito Bites Ive had all summer.
4 Times Ive packed my suitcase since June.
2 pieces of French Toast I had this morning.
1 Michael Buble Concert I am looking forward to.