Well, last evening completed our long and tiring 28hr marathon bus ride to San Antonio from Rapid City. And when we arrived, we found Texas to be HOT HOT HOT! Triple digits all y'all. (That's a local Southun thang).
We finally got checked in to our hotel after 8pm I think it was. The best description I could give of our group if I were a local watching us get off the bus would have to be "Smelly Zombies." Now I am not much at all for zombie this or that, but I suppose it would have been an accurate description.
When we got here and got our rooms, it was individual's choice, sort of...some were hungry, some just wanted to shower, some went swimming, and I would imagine, some just wanted to crash in their beds and sleep.
Our group from Peace decided to have a pizza party in my room, which the entire Rapid City group is affectionately calling "The Breakfast Room" because all 30+ people are supposed to cram into it for breakfast each day. We are about 1/2 hr away from seeing how that is going to work, or not work as the case may be. Our Peace group had lots of fun talking last night, and parents I am very proud to say we have an outstanding group of youth. I am having a blast with them already. What you might be surprised to hear, (I know that I was) is that after only one month out of school, that is mostly what we were talking about. It would seem that they like school more than they may be letting on during the actual school year. But I was fascinated to learn what all their interests, likes and dislikes with school are.
One thing is certain, I am truly blessed to be pastor of such a wonderful group of youth. I hope they feel blessed to have me as their shepherd.
Today looks to be adventurous with more temperatures in triple digits and the threat of T-storms in the area. Right now that threat looks promising, b/c it is 6:56 am and quite overcast here. No sun in sight, which might help with the temps a little bit. It may be a very wet day at 6-flags.
I will leave you all with a scripture verse and try to get some pictures once I have taken some.
Psalm 78:52
Then he led out his people like sheep
and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.
