I'm a little slow at processing, but better late than never, here are the main lessons of my summer at Miracle Ranch.
1. When everything is set up to go well, be prepared for a surprise. Just because it seems all ready does not mean it will go as planned. You can't plan life, it just doesn't work that way.
2. A team always works better than a staff. Knowing each other, being honest with one another and open communication means great things get done well. Thank you to the leadership team (Darin, Josh, Tori, Karlee, KV, Bruce, and James- you guys made my summer manageable and fun! I miss you all!)
3. The entire staff, and especially all the counselors, were some of the most amazing people I have ever had the privilege to work with. I am in awe of you.
4. It's possible to feel as though everything on the outside is perfect, yet feel like the world has come crashing down on you. It's hard to understand when things are going so well yet you feel like life is falling apart.
5. It's hard to be told you're strong, solid and tough when you really just want to curl up in a
corner and cry.
6. Sometimes, no matter what you do, you cannot stop the tears from falling. Occasionally, you just fall apart.
7. God is faithful,, even when all we do is show up. All He asks for is ourselves.
8. The world sucks, and sometimes there is nothing you can do to change it. But believing God is bigger than it all means you can get up the next day and keep going. (Having to reporting suspected child abuse sucks.)
9. Late night youtube videos make the world a better place (or at least keep the leadership staff sane.)
10. God changes lives. He calls people (even children) and they answer Him. 110 children who came through Miracle Ranch excepted Christ for the first time, and 106 more rededicated their life to him. God is good.
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