June 27 – “Extension??”

Well, I thought my song was done

That I’d told of all the fun

But we got some not good news

Marlena has Covid, boos!

 

PK, Mama Chris made calls

Texts and emails out to all

Camp is not done yet, it seems

Now we start the quarantines!

 

Yes, it’s true.  So far two of the kids who were in our group have tested positive since they got home.  Just one from our little band, Marlena.  Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, who let us go to camp with them, sent us their information and protocols, so we got that out to all of our families.  As for me and Chris, according to the CDC recommendations, if you have been fully vaccinated, you don’t have to quarantine.  At this point we both have been OK.  Nothing more than the usual post-camp weariness and post-nasal drip from the temperature extremes.  The scientific name for it is Camp Crud.  It got in the 90’s during the day, and the regulated temperature in the cabins had to be in the low 60’s.  It was really cold in the early mornings.  We plan to head on to church this morning. 

 

But don’t think I’m complaining about the camp, itself.  It was a great experience, and our kids were well-behaved.  They all said they had a really great time and want to go back.  A few of them will have to move up to youth camp next year, though.  Hopefully by then the new pastor will have some contacts …

 

Matthew 22:37-39 says, “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.  This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

 

Father, thank you again for a great trip.  Please heal those who picked up the Covid bug.  And do the same for those with the typical Camp Crud.  Amen.