Jayson is home!!!!

I'm so happy to report that Jayson is home from Student Life Camp! He had a great week of fun and fellowship with all of his friends. He's a little "gamy" smelling...but he says it was all worth it. He played crazy word games, worked at a youth camp (Jayson put his weed whacking skills to use and considers himself an expert now), sang, worshiped, rededicated his life to God and in short, he says the week changed his life!

When we picked him up, guess who greeted him first. Yep....his "best friend!" Her world is complete now that he's home. :)


Jayson's pastor, Chad, says they all had a really good time but didn't get much sleep. Jayson reports sleeping 2-3 hours a night! I'm sure they are all in need of some downtime, especially Chad!


Jake and Jayson are also very close. They are in the same worship band. Jayson says they spent time playing "swords" (grasp the opponent's hand and point your index finger; first person to poke the other in the chest with their finger wins) ....Um, Jake won a lot.


More of Jayson's friends...Jayson says Ryan (the one on the left) tried to "kill" him in his sleep! (That's 13 year old for "we had a great time!") Um....Ryan, I'd have to hunt you down if you had succeeded! (Just kidding) I'm so thankful Jayson has wonderful friends who look out for him. Really?!?


Here's a group of the boys. I think they have bonded for life! I have such fond memories of summer camp when I was a kid and I know Jayson will forever remember this week as one of the best times of his life. Oh, and the "life changing" part? Jayson says he wants to be a youth pastor. That just shows what a great influence people like Chad and Jake are on Jayson. He admires them so much. Thanks to everyone who brought my boy home safe and full of fantastic stories (especially Ryan who was not successful!)


I Kings 18:1-40 is Jayson's favorite Bible reference because as he says, "It shows the power of God." He also says Luke 10 is a fave because it shows the joy and happiness God can bring. Amen!