We, meaning, my brother Tim, his wife, Laura, Lucas, Max, Zach, Sarah, Elisha and I headed for Yelm, Washington on July 4th for cascades family camp.  The weekend was filled with much activity, breathtaking beauty, worship services, a 5K walk, days at Elbow Lake, swimming, canoeing, and just enjoying the scenery.  Family camp is also about making new connections with people, and re-connecting with ones from previous years… Since this was Elisha and my second year, it was so nice to see familiar faces in campers.  I felt the refreshing of God in my soul daily.  The days were long and filled with activities for kids during worship times-which were daily morning and evening…http://www.cascadescamp.org/

My time spent there with my brother and his family was glorious.

I meditated on some deep issues in my life, and had quiet communion with my Maker amongst the evergreens.

Tim's Family and Mine the day we left Family Camp

View from Timber Lodge

Tim, Laura and boys for swim across the lake race!

Singing Kids Camp Songs