Bidwells In Haiti: June 2009

As you all probably have noticed, I've been a pretty sorry blogger since our move to camp! There has just been so much going on, it's been tough to find time to sit down and do this. We are having a blast at camp so far. We settled right in as soon as we arrived in the camp's welcome center apartment. We are all sharing the same room that we used last year, but it is working out just fine. Kilee has already taken up with her new camp friends and enjoys playing outside everyday. I think camp life really suits her! Scott obviously hit the ground running and has already had to travel a couple of times to our sister camp outside of Louisville to do some work. Otherwise, he's just been here doing his camp thing! He's so good at it. It's been neat to reflect on how God has shaped him as a leader over the past 6 summers of doing this. Needless to say, we pretty much think he's awesome!

Camp is starting out well. We are in our first full week of programmed camp and all 430 something campers and adults seem to be having a wonderful time! Pray that many will come to know Christ or grow deeper in their walk with Him. If you're interested in what's going on with camp this year, just follow this link to check things out!

As far as how things have been going for me personally, it's been good. A little stressful at times trying to tie up some loose ends in getting things completed with the adoption of our little one! It's hard to get all of these things done whenever the offices you're working with are in Louisville and we're here at camp 4 hours away. But God has been so gracious to allow what needs to be done to be completed, despite the inconvenience of long distances. Our agency has been so great to us. Drumroll, please . . . I think we have decided to name baby boy . . . Josiah! No clue on the middle name yet. The debate continues. Please continue to pray for our precious birthmother and baby. She is such an amazing, brave woman and words cannot describe what this gift she is giving means to our family. I can't believe that this little guy is coming next month. Crazy!

Here are a few pictures of camp life. You will LOVE them!!!