It would seem that once you have a kid, everything is a milestone. We just celebrated Bennigan’s first birthday and had yet another opportunity to realize what a year it has been. We can hardly believe that this independent little guy, who crawls like the wind and climbs anything that stays still long enough, was tiny enough to be cradled with one hand such a short time ago. God is good indeed.
Winter, which had scarcely appeared at all in recent years, made a strong showing this year. Camp was filled with plenty of snow, and we enjoyed a steady winter season of ministry at camp. Much as I enjoy winter, I find it difficult to make my mind wander back that way as the last traces of snowbanks disappear and blades of grass battle their way to the surface in shades of green that I truly forgot existed. This is particularly difficult after the cruise that my parents took us on in March—a stark contrast to the two feet of snow still on the ground as we headed south. I’d much rather look forward to summer at this point.
Our Summer 2004 theme, “Don’t Waste Your Life!” grew out of the end of last summer and a deep-seated desire among the staff to see this Gospel we talk so much about take hold of our campers’ lives. Maybe it struck such a cord with us because we desire it so much for ourselves and often find it such a distant hope. None-the-less, as summer approaches, we busily prepare for the material aspects and battle to not lose sight of the more significant spiritual preparation in our hearts and lives.
In the midst of all this anticipation is a certain nagging in the back of my mind. We have always told the Lord that we would stay at Lake Lundgren as long as He makes it feasible for us to do so, and that remains the case. Our financial support has never been visibly solid, but scarcely has it been so touch and go as it has been lately. I do think that we are meant for a longer term here at camp, but in my quiet prayers, I have asked the Lord to reinforce His call on my life and put me at peace with where I am (if that is indeed the Plan). Like I said, everything seems like a milestone, and as we approach the end of our fifth year, I can’t help but take stock a little and wonder if I am truly made to fit this particular place. Please pray for me in this regard.
Life is good. Bennigan is a joy to us and to most everyone he passes on the street. Even in his infancy, I can see him minister to those around him through his warmth and love of people. Beth and I are enjoying a good season of our marriage as well. Having not always found ourselves to be entirely selfless, we seem to be living a renewed commitment to serve each other and consequently enjoy each other more fully. We pray you are well and that Spring’s return renews your hope in a Savior who is never so far away!
Love,
Guy, Beth, and Bennigan
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