Sometimes we wonder what is God doing and why but it is in those times that faith carries us through. Out of the 7 people who were in the hospital from the Pearce team for dehydration, 3 of them along with Al Anderson and several other campers are back enjoying Club at YoungLife camp even as I write this. The 4 remaining expect to be discharged tomorrow around lunch when Pastor Mike rides in with his Power of Attorney to bust them out of the hospital.
Although it may seem frustrating that some of the team couldn't come home (back to camp) today, I am absolutely certain that God has a plan for them remaining one more night. They are able to still be with other YoungLife campers in the hospital and they can give comfort to others around them. The hospital has balconies and from what Pastor Mike says a lot of good conversations are occuring on those balconies. After Romania, I will never underestimate God's ability to use conversations on balconies to further His Kingdom. God has not abandoned them there but has ordained that they remain in that place to continue with His purposes. So be in prayer for those 4 tonight that they will hear God's voice and listen to his promptings. That they will draw strength from knowing that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose". (Romans 8:28 NIV)
I spoke with Tyna (for those of you who don't know Tyna, she is from Czech Republic and she stayed with one of our church families a few years back. Now she is moving to Poland to work with YoungLife) just a little while ago and she is staying at the hospital tonight with the Polish and American teens that are still there. She is really being a comfort and support to them even when she is feeling tired herself. Tyna also shared with me how great the families of the Polish teens have been. Most of them who were able to pick their kids up today from the hospital drove them right back to camp. That in itself a testament to how much fun the kids are having.
Although it has been difficult for those in the hospital it has been equally hard for those remaining at camp. Just imagine that you have it all planned out that you will be supporting the Czech and Polish leaders by leading classes and activities and then suddenly half your team in sick and away at a hospital along with a large contingent of campers and leaders. Now the remainder of your team and one YoungLife leader are still at camp with 13 other Polish campers. Camp needs to continue so all you can do is say "God- it's your camp, not ours, show us what to do and give us the strength to do it."
Liz Sadler who was one of those remaining at camp shared this today on Facebook- "I am so amazed at Gods Healing Hands!! His ability to take a hard situation and turn it into something so beautiful!! I am with such amazing teens here who show me Gods love! As well as amazing leaders who help us and lead us in a time of need!! "
To end this blog I want to leave a few parting words I just received from Pastor Mike:
I know for many of you, this has been a scary, helpless few days. We love these kids that God entrusts us with, but we have to remember ultimately they are his and he is in charge of them. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your kids. I pray that God has something for you all in the midst of this just as he did for our kids. I will update you all again tomorrow when I have the remainder of our kids. Blessings -Mike Kuhlkin
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