This, this is for all the girls, and boys all over the world
Whatever you’ve been told, you’re worth more than gold
So hold your head up high, it’s your time to shine
From the inside it shows, you’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you’re gold)
You’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold you’re gold)gold-britt nicole
I know that for most people the hashtag #themostwonderfultimeofyear is centered around Christmas and Starbucks red cups and all of that kind of stuff.
But if I am being completely honest, my favorite time of year is a span of 6 exhausting days tucked up in the mountains wearing wigs, eating salad, laughing with kiddos and being with one of the most giving group of people I’ve ever encountered.
To my hard-working, incredibly loving, (more than just) sometimes sarcastic Royal Family-
You all are amazing.
I’ve been trying to put it into words over the last twenty-four hours. I was in tears getting on a train traveling away from Orange County today.
On Sunday while we were running around Pinecrest getting all the things ready; the thought that kept coming into my head was about the importance of changing the connotation of family for the kids coming up the hill the next day. How important the word “family” is. How important our interactions are in front of the kids. The hugs, the inside jokes, the smiles we give each other all week is so important because it shows the kiddos that even though we aren’t related we are indeed FAMILY.
I know beyond a shadow of a doubt this week the friendships that have formed and grown amidst the 100 counsellors, staff and teen staff showed the kids a picture of Christ. It showed them that family isn’t just what you are born into but it’s also the people you are given.
You do it for the kids.
It’s all of you who make it never a sacrifice to come up the hill; but an utter privilege.
I’m so grateful that 6 years ago Kim made me fill out an application to be a counselor instead of just being the person who house sat while they were gone.
So lastly, this week, as you go about your daily lives I want you to all remember something:
You are so utterly and completely loved. And every ounce of love you gave out last week will come back to you.
You are wonderfully, beautifully known and loved.
You are all in my heart and I am so very, very proud to know you.
Can’t wait to see you next year,
With love, blessings and {so much coffee},
Meg
(aka Haman aka Juneapera)
{to learn more about Royal Family Kids Camp or to find one in your area click here)
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