The drive was really pretty with all the lush green trees along 380 as we got closer to the campus. We found the lot where we were to meet our group really easy. It was nice and shaded and everything was labeled so well. Well-organized as always.
Madi is in group G-4. She is doing the acting classes as her breakout class. She was very antsy about who her roommate was. So she asked repeatedly who her roommate was. Her counselor asked her to wait a minute. And then let her know the name of her roommate. Madi was not happy about who she was to room with. As we went to the car to get her things, she told me that the girl doesn't like to talk, can be negative and isn't much fun. It's quite interesting as we've had a lot of talks about friends lately. She doesn't seem to understand that her reactions to others, her lack of care about them and her choices in how she handled friendships this year had an effect on her summer and playdates or lack there of. Hoping that she can get along with the girls this week.
So when she mentioned this about her roommate, I told her that maybe it was God's way of giving her an opportunity to think about this girl and find out more about her and to be the best friend that she could be to her. They're not in the dorm long anyway and hardly do anything in there but sleep.
We're sooo very glad that her counselor this year is one of the most amazing women ever - Helen Hartzo. There are six girls in her cabin. Three of whom she already knows and only two that she doesn't so that should make it easier on her to make friends. Helen is our children's pastor assistant at church and works harder than anyone I have ever met. She is a Godly women who has a lot of experience with children. We're blessed to have her as Madi's counselor as she'll be able to help her navigate the week well.
Madi was excited to see that Mia and another girl were in her group. Her other friend Skylar is in another dorm room. She sits with them at church on Sunday and the group of five girls have labeled Madi and another friend as the naughty ones - devious, talkative. Can't remember the exact title they gave her, but it's not good. And we talked about that too. How being the right person matters. And being the right friend matters. Camp should be a fantastic experience for her if she'll make it that!
Then we have three weeks left of summer before I go back to work. Madi has one month before she goes back to school. Can not believe how fast the summer is going!!
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| Her dorm counselor: Ms. Helen! |
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