Looking at the 12 of us in this photo warms my heart. It was an honor to serve together and grow as friends. Our friendships went way beyond that summer! I wish I could share all the moments we laughed, cried, wondered, worried, teased, grumbled, cleaned, encouraged, prayed, sang, shared, played, walked, cheered, and more. (Third Row: Jamie Casler, Brad Grinnen, Jim Berger, Tim Carignan, Jim Druart, Ryan Smith. Second Row: Carla Walchle, Loralee Landers, Kim Lahr, Rob Smith. First Row: Pam Rymer, Kerri Alder)
We were blessed to be a part of Camp Taconic; Some of us, like Jim, were there for more than one summer. Rev. and Mrs. Bergers, and the full-time staff, were beyond good to us and gave us a home away from home. They were godly men and women who led by example in their words and actions, whether they were leading us in a devotional or taking out the garbage.
Happy memories of camp! So fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a glimpse back to a simpler time!
ReplyDeletePeople of our past helped shape us to be who we are today. You were surrounded by goodness.
ReplyDeleteI went back and read through the posts I've been missing. This sounds like such a wonderful time, full of blessed memories and expletives, that have shaped you into the godly woman you are today. I'm thankful I was able to read up on them today.
ReplyDeleteThe more I read about this camp, the more I see that this was no ordinary camp. I love this time travel , Loralee, to a place and people who have a special place in your heart.
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