So Cal

So here I am in Southern California for my last 3 weeks of camps. Things are going great so far. I have 2 camps a day for the rest of the summer, so my schedule is extremely busy, but I'll get through it. Thank you so much for all your prayers and encouragement...I couldn't get through it on my own! I really miss everyone back in Chicago, so I'm really looking forward to the few weeks in August when I'll be back...can't wait!!! Right now I'm really focusing on the ministry at hand...it was so great seeing God at work over in Thailand, but I know He can do just as much here in the States. My morning camp is in Laguna Hills...right by Laguna Beach. Our night camp is up in Anaheim...that camp is so unique, b/c most kids are sponsored. Probably 80% of them couldn't afford to pay the camp fees, so the church has done fundraisers cover their costs. I LOVE working with kids who are less fortunate...there's just something about them. I have quite a few latino boys that call me "coach Shirley" b/c they can't pronounce Sheryle...it's SOOOO cute! I have one quick story that probably means nothing to you, but it totally made me smile today. So I wear my sunglasses most of the time, but when I'm not wearing them I have them hanging on the neck of my shirt, but in the back to keep them out of the way. Can you picture that? It's totally an awkward place for them, but it works for me. Today, Nathan, this cute little guy comes into camp and was like, man, I need to get my sunglasses out of my pocket...NO campers ever have sunglasses. Then he's like, "coach shirley, can you help me put these on the back of my shirt?" (just like I do). Whenever I'd put my sunglasses on, out his came. You guys are probably like, "what is she talking about." But it was honestly THE cutest thing I've ever seen! I'll try to get a picture of him at some point this week so you guys can see just how cute he is. : )
Alright, it's late, gotta run!

Love,
Sheryle