A Camper Blog

A camper (Hadden from Cabin 1) sent me a note the other day. Her writing was really good, so I encouraged her to do more… promising to publish it on the blog if it was worthy. Today I got this wonderful essay and I publish it without hesitation. She was excited to get such an honor at such a young age. She gives a shout out to her entire cabin and her counselor Kate, she says they are the BEST! Thank you for reading!

Handmade Creations

Hands are amazing. Hands, like people, come in different sizes, shapes, and colors. Some hands have long slender fingers and others have short stubby ones (I love you Sarah!). Each hand is unique and perfectly designed for each person.

Hands are responsible for building the most magnificent structures in history, producing the loveliest sounds ever heard, and creating the most breathtaking pieces of art. In modern times, the steady hands of neurosurgeons are saving the lives of thousands of people every day. Even the smallest move of their hands could result in failure but their hands remain steady. Jesus healed a man with only a touch of his hand. God has crafted each of us with his own hands. So much power lies in something we take for granted.

Unfortunately, my hands are pretty ordinary. I haven’t stopped an anurism, painted a masterpiece, nor play a musical instrument. I can hardly throw a ball and it takes me five minutes to thread a needle. My hands aren’t pretty either. They are marked by callouses from hours spent kayaking, pounding metal into jewelry, and writing in my journal. Dirt collects under my nails and nail polish never lasts till the end of a day. The thing is, I am proud of my hands. All the callouses, scratches, and scars represent many hours spent in activities I love to do. One of the things I love about Greystone is the value of creation. The creation of projects, relationships, memories, and love is encouraged at camp. The beauty of Greystone lies in what you make in it.

In a few days, this camp session will be over. When your daughter shows you what she made at camp, know that she didn’t only create paintings and crochet bunnies. She also created memories, relationships, and a love of God that will endure forever.