Vacation Bible School

Well, my daughter had almost a week off of her education because we signed her up for her first Vacation Bible School (VBS).  Actually, VBS isn't really a "school" anymore like it once was but more of a day only camp were it is "Ok" to say you like Jesus and talk about God.  This year the church had over 200 children.  The Baptist church up in the next town had over 1,000 children show up for their VBS.

I volunteered in the age group that my daughter was in and it was an experience for both of us.  I talked with several kids in my daughter's group and in the older groups and they all said that they didn't talk about God outside of church because they were "afraid" "scared" "would get picked on" "wouldn't have any friends left" if they talked about Him.  What has this world come to with all it's  "tolerance" for the desires of the flesh .... homosexuality, abortion, adultery, and etc, and where little children are afraid to talk about something good.

My daughter's first day was an adjustment because she wasn't used to seeing another child sit in her mommy's lap and holding her hands. After the first day of mad looks at me for she thought I was betraying her, she found her own little friend to hold hands with as we tried to walked quietly down the church halls.

In the end, she had a wonderful time and was sad that it was over. I was glad that it was over because it wore me out.  The first day home from "camp" as they call it, I took a nap.  My daughter cannot wait until next year.  Of course, I will volunteer again. I did enjoy it!

Now, that the FUN is all done, it as been hard for my daughter to get back into her education.  I've had to talk with her about how important her education is to her desires of being an Animal Rescuer.  I think she understanding just a "little" bit more, which is good because we are building a foundation here.  However, it is still up to her to take the initiative towards her education.  I am guiding her in that direction but like all things it is habit that needs to be established.