First steps...

Today our oldest son Zachary is twelve. I can't believe where the time has gone! In another twelve years he will (Lord willing) be out of college and well on his way in life serving God through his career or further education. A little more than eleven years ago Zachary took his first steps at Camp Manatawny. It was under the big trees next to the picnic tables in front of what was then the Rec Hall. It was so exciting! Pat Bliss even bought him a new red ball at Wal-mart to celebrate. First steps were taken again this past week by our second son Wesley. He was baptized into Christ in the camp pool August 11th, 2007 around 11:30am by Chuck (his dad). He had been talking about it for some time, asking questions, studying and taking it all in. The Lord's word convicted him at camp during Intermediate II week. We received a call on Friday night at 9:00pm that he had gone to one of the directors and wanted to be baptized. The day Wesley's camp week was over Clay's camp week was to begin and all of us were staying at camp. I worked in the Kitchen, Wesley and Zach worked in the dining hall. Clay was a camper and Luke a pre-camper. On Friday afternoon Zachary came to me and said "mom, I want to be baptized!" On Sunday morning Chuck baptized him at our home congregation. Zachary was born into the world on a Sunday and born into Christ twelve years later on a Sunday. What a great week! Peace that passes all understanding is to know I have two new brothers in Christ that are so special to me.
Life Is Good...Eternal Life Is Better!