July 19 2024

Our last Sleep-Late-Friday began with cloudy skies, cool temperatures, and the promise of rain in the air. As we STILL have not had a rainy day, the campers were sure that this would be our first… but they are only partially correct. Scattered thunderstorms will likely hit around lunchtime, but not the drenching all-day rain we all want. That will likely come tomorrow… but that is a different story. Today, our hearts are full from last night’s production of Frozen (which was beautiful), and we are looking forward to tonight’s Production Night (where hundreds of campers will perform). On top of everything else, we are aware of the clicking clock. One week from today, we will be home. Such an abrupt change of circumstances is deeply felt and elicits a wide range of emotions.

This is an emotionally charged time of the summer—deep feelings of excitement, appreciation, affection, and awareness of the end. When camp ends, we will feel a hole in our hearts, which is hard to explain. I will not try to do it today; I may not even do so later because the description eludes me year after year. All I know is that when camp ends, everyone feels a deep sense of loss and joy. It is a beautiful feeling best expressed with tears, not words.

Thank you for checking in and for appreciating Greystone. I am always surprised that so many people read the blog. The fact that you care is a huge encouragement… your virtual presence is joined by the “cloud of witnesses” that one is aware of during the special moments of the summer. My ancestors loved this place; thousands of campers and counselors from bygone eras also did so. I can’t help but believe that The Holy Spirit also does so. Much good is accomplished in the hearts of these girls, and we pray that He will be glorified in this community.

Jimboy

• Breakfast: Grits Bowls
• Weather: Hot (86 degrees)
• Lunch: Sweet Potato Tacos
• Dinner: Pizza
• EP: Production Night
• Moon phase: Full Moon