Friday, August 1, 2014

Serve in words

Here is my recap of my serve week in words! It starts on Friday and goes through Thursday!

Friday:Friday was the first day! For the mentors! I was a little worry about this year! I didn't know if I had any friends this other than one! So Friday is the day that the mentors come and get settled in and then we go to a family friend of Compassionate Heart and we have dinner and we played games. We did this one ice breaker where we had to write down celebs names and then we were in a group and then we had to have our teams guess who it was! Then we had to come up with lyrics to a song that we would sing to the participants the next day! After that we just hung out they had a Bon fire then we went back to the church ad practiced the song then a few of my friends and I just hung out and talked then went to bed! 

Saturday: we woke up had breakfast! Then we went to mentor training. We also found out who we were going to have for the week! After mentor training we had lunch and change in our crazy out fits and then the participants started to arrive! Once they arrived we did a scavenger hunt! We had to find where we were going to stay and where showers were! After that we finally sang our song then got ready for dinner! After dinner we had motorcycle an convertible car rides! I went in a old car and a jeep ride! And that it was time for worship! My favorite time! After worship we had small group. After small group it was snack. Then it is it time to get the the campers ready for bed! After they went to bed mentors would go to mentor meetings and then went to bed! 

Sunday: The Lord's day. We woke up and got ready for the day. We are breakfast and then we had some down time and then we went into the church service and there they told the church about us and what we are Doing during the week. After that service we moved into the gym where we had our church service with the church where we are staying and my church. After that we got ready for lunch and then I took a nap. I was exhausted. After my nap we had a carnival. After the carnival we ate dinner and then go ready for worship. After worship we had small group. After small group it was snack. Then it is it time to get the the campers ready for bed! After they went to bed mentors would go to mentor meetings and then went to bed! 

Monday: first day of work. For my first day of work I went and worked at Renew horse place. While there I worked in the horse stalls. It. Was. DISGUSTING. I. Hated. It. After work sites everyone else came and we got to do different activities. One was a hay ride, one was relay races, one was a grooming place and one was horse riding. After horse riding we went back to the church and had dinner then I ran over and took a shower because I felt disgusting. After I took a shower it was time for worship. After worship we had small group. After small group it was snack. Then it is it time to get the the campers ready for bed! After they went to bed mentors would go to mentor meetings and then went to bed! 

Tuesday: Second work day. For my second day of work, I went to a senior living center and I got to play bingo and wii bowling what a fun day. It was very relaxing and it was cold out side so were got to be inside so it was very nice. After work sites we went to backwoods adventures. this year we were in jeans and sweatshirts unlike last year. We had a great time riding quads, fishing and so many other activities We ate dinner out there and then went back for worship., After worship we had small group. After small group it was snack. Then it is it time to get the the campers ready for bed! After they went to bed mentors would go to mentor meetings and then went to bed! 

Wednesday... Last full day together. For our last day of work we went to a community park and spread bark. It was a beautiful day there. After we finished working we went swimming. After swimming we had the banquet it was very fun. 

Thursday: Last day :( I was so sad to have the week end but I was ready to sleep in my own bed. I was so happy to see what God did through out the week. As the year goes on I will do TBT and share more memories but for bye. 

Thursday, July 31, 2014

One more

I have one more post about Dalton! I am going to tell you about him! Dalton was only 15 when he left this place and went running into the arms of his Lord! Dalton was the middle child to Kurt and Kelly! He has a older sister and a younger brother! Dalton was in a wheelchair his entire life! We have known his family because of school and camping! We used to always camp at the same place, during the same week! He was never able to talk walk or speak. I have growing  up knowing him! I will never forget his smile! His laugh! At the end of Dalton's life he became very sick.  He had a disease called c-dif. It can be life or death fact. He had a few times an it never went away completely. Dalton passed away in his home with his parents by his side along with his brother. They never really saw his last breath. His heart just stopped beating. They knew it was going to happen soon. But they didn't know when! That is just a Small glimpse into his life! Dalton was so loved by many. 

~Dalton~ a child of god

Even though you are up in heaven with Jesus I know you can still see this and know what I am going to write! 
Dalton,
You are so loved sweet boy! There were so many people praying for you! When you finally went running into the arms of Jesus we were excited but yet so devastated! We know now that  You are are now dancing and singing with your Lord! Dalton, you were so loved! There are so many people hold your family in prayer. We know that God is holding them in his arms and you are still in their hearts! You are in the hearts of everyone you touched! I will miss you so much! 
Love you sweet boy! 
Mackenzie 

SERVE 2014

Not that long ago I got back from my summer serve project. I am going post pictures in this one and then later update in words enjoy by the way picture overload 
My participant Jaden, on a motorcycle the first night

Out at back Wood adventures. This kid would not let me get up and walk away. Keep making me laugh Matt.

Ethan! Love this kid

At dinner with Matt

Work site got to go play bingo an wii bowling. I'd say that is a good worksite

Jaden and I at our other worksite 

Such a sweet girl

This kid makes me laugh

Matt!

Katie! So blessed to get to know her this week! 

Taylor and TJ. Both really cool people and apparently Taylor doesn't smile in any pictures....

TJ. So fun hanging out with him this week.

Tyler! Such a sweet boy! 

Jonah!!! I freaking love this kid he is so amazing. He made me laugh at my lowest times this week. I was exhausted and just wanted a break. (Couldn't get one though) he made me laugh and cheer me up! You are amazing Jonah!

Josh!!!' Another amazing person who I freaking love. He is so amazing another one who made me smile and laugh a lot this week.

Love these three! Blessed beyond words! Loved our late night talks! Great friendships were built!


Jackie! So fun to get to know her! 

Drew! Such a fun kid!

Bryan! He is amazing! He may or may not be squaring a little because he is so tall! So fun hanging out with him!

Taylor!!! So fun getting to know her! 

Adam! 

Rayni! Such a fun person who I had so much fun getting to know 

LOGAN! I love this kid! He is also one who make me laugh every single day! Can't believe he is a senior! Love ya bd! 

Anneke!! 

Olivia! Had a youth group come and she was one of the the leaders! Thanks for taking Jaden off my hands for a while 

Kevin!!

Jacob!! This. Guy. Is. Amazing. 

Michaleen! She is amazing another leader who was so fun to get to know! 

Joanna and Nathan! Both really sweet kids! 

Elizabeth! So fun getting to know her!

Jonathan!!!

Jess!!! Another leader! Loved her! She was so sweet! You can't see it but she is pregnant!

Sharalee! I love her!!! She is so sweet!

Caitlin!

Heather! She is so sweet!


Amy! Love her laugh!

Tori!!

Love these boys so much! They. Are. AMAZING. Thanks for making me laugh every single day! You both are truly the best!

Carl and Scott! Love them both!! I can learn so much from them about music! So. Thankful. 

Emily! So fun hanging out with her and growing our friendship!!

Jaden and I! She is so sweet! I was so blessed to be her mentor! She doesn't always look at the camera but that's okay! 

Luke! I. Miss. Him. Already. He lives in Iowa and I won't see him till next year:(

Ethan!! He is awesome!!

Will!! Always made me laugh

Our table at the banquet

These two are now truly my best friends! 

Logan and I not ready to leave 

The WHOLE group! Over 100 of us!!

Praying over the team on Sunday morning at chruch!!

Group picture at horse back riding 

Here is just a glimpse into my AMAZING week! Blessed beyond words!! Love every single person!