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Saturday, May 14, 2016

introducing me: love letters

I am starting a series! I have not done this before (except for my thankfulness during November) and I will see how it works. This series is a little bit about me. So sit back, relax and be ready to enter the quirky world that is me. :)


I think words have so much power. Power to build us up and tear us down. This post is about a recent group we had up at camp. I hope they find it somehow, I don't know how but maybe one day they will.

Guest services is sometimes stressful. As a person who tried to please everyone it can be difficult to do. I juggle the groups as well as our staff trying to make sure everything is going great and that everyone is happy. Some groups are more difficult than others but I try really hard to help them have a great time and to come at every plot twist or big change with a smile and positive attitude. Last weekend was a hard weekend and I felt I was doing everything wrong and people were upset with me. But it seemed like God wanted to encourage me through this next group. Continually through their set-up, as I was just wandering around to see how things were going, I had people thanking me for being here and helping them. I was taken aback a bit but had to remind myself to say "you're welcome" and "my pleasure" without being confused because I was just doing my job. Through this weekend I have gotten so many compliments from everything from how I do my job well, my helping them, to my "beautiful smile". There are over 100 people here and they have remembered my name and even written me encouraging notes as well. 

I am blown away! They have been incredibly genuine and grateful. It is hard but, this doesn't happen very often. I do not look for recognition in my job. My role is to make sure each group has the smoothest weekend. That no one handles the mix-ups or snags but me so they can focus on why they are here. I am not meant to stand out and I do not mind. To be honest, I had a lot to learn about this job when I first started but God has been teaching me a lot about serving and having a humble heart. I enjoy serving. I enjoy seeing a group coming in all disgruntled and stressed and leave looking rested and refilled. I enjoy hearing stories from group leaders about how their group was changed while they were here and I love being able to share those stories with the staff. 

Tied for second for my love languages is words of affirmation and my heart has been filled by these kind words, notes and smiles from these guests. I always try and give a smile or a kind word to people I meet in stores or people that serve me because I know how much I value it. It doesn't happen very often but when it does...you feel so loved. 

So to this church group...THANK YOU! You took a empty heart and filled it with your love and I will be forever grateful! I want to keep being as loving with my words as you all have been. Will you join me? Say something kind to someone this week. You may just make their week. 

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