You don't think I'm already done talking about camp do you? Nonsense! Let's talk about the Woolbrights. This family may just be the largest most constant influence at camp. They've always been, and always will be. From left to right up there it's: Ashley, Jessica, Nathan, Rachel and myself. Not pictured are Karen (the mother of this fine bunch) and Alycia, who sadly wasn't there this year. I don't know what to say about this family to do them justice. Karen and I talked a ton this year, and it's no wonder her children turned out so perfect. She's sweet, understanding, wise, loving - ya know, everything the mother of perfect children needs to be. Jessica, the oldest of the Woolbright offspring, just graduated from college and is an inspiration to me personally. Her advice concerning my sister (given that she has so many) was nothing like anything I'd ever heard before. She has made connections I never would've realized, and helped me at least to get on the path of being more loving to my sister (though I still need to love you better Mariah). I try and let Jessica know how thankful I am, maybe someday she'll realize it. Alycia, next in line, got married between last camp and this one. The most remarkable thing about the very few days I had the pleasure of spending with Alycia was her friendliness. You want loved, this girl knows how. Missy, from up above, was at camp because of this woman. Not only do I wish her the best in her marriage, but I think her for counseling me through rough times last summer. Next come Rachel and Nathan, the two I know the least well. Rachel is also at Ecola Bible school, last I heard. She's got a heart for God, like the rest of the family, but she's also uniquely "cool." Ya know, that look and attitude that makes people want to be like her because she's just... cool. And Nathan, I'm not even sure if I've even talked more than twice with this guy, but he's the only boy man, you gotta take your hat off in reverence for that. So my hat's off to you Nathan. And then Ashley, the youngest, is really close friends with Ashley Eggar. I met them both at the same time, and they are a lot alike. Charming, athletic, sweet young women of God. Ashley W. is probably the person who is most forgiving and most consistent in trying to maintain ties of communication with me out of all the CRBCites. Thanks Ashley, for proving to me that young people with ample opportunity to turn away from God might still choose Him. God bless this whole family, because they have blessed me SO much.
Here is a picture of the band. You already know Peter, but Amanda (to his left) is another key player. She leads the worship band every year now, and is also a counselor for part of camp. That's a lot to handle, that's all I'm saying. The fact that she can still have fun, while maintaining all of her duties and trying to genuinely love a bunch of sometimes ungrateful or unwilling teenage girls is... admirable. Plus, she tolerate's me :) Being in the worship band this last summer, though only for a day or two, has opened up a new world to me back at college. Her invitation to lead has wrought an entire semester of leading worship here on campus - plus vocal lessons and a renewed perspective and passion for worship music. Yay!
Now this is Peter (again), and on the far right, Kendell, if I'm not mistaken. But Sarah Beth on the left, is why this picture is special. Coming from where she does, having grown up in Glenwood as the younger sister of this one guy in my class, man this girl is a miracle. No joke, a Miracle. Sarah is loving and kind and sweet and smart and fun. Her dad is the same way. He may have been the strongest and best influence on my dad for the last decade, and now my dad's a different man. So thank you Howard. And thank you Sarah Beth. Your friendship and backscratching blows me away, and you are a highlight of camp. Don't you be forgettin' it either.
Now I just figured you needed to see some candids. Up above we have Austin Eggar, and Jason (I think). Austin's the charming fellow with the tongue. The Eggars are the other family that just dumbfounds me when I think of how wonderful the children are consistently, and how much impact this one group of people will have on our world. Austin is, like Ashley, super buff, and super awesome. Their youngest sibling Aaron is just as rad too. Man I adore these three. I have been blessed to have Eggars in my cabins every year for a while now, and that's a trend I definitely want to continue.
Lake? Dock? Girls to show off for? Boys will be boys, garaunteed...
And if you look up cute in the dictionary, you will find this girl (and the teddy bear). That's Rachel, and her friend Griddles. She drew a picture on my camp shirt of a shining cross above a heart, and would say and do the cutest things - yeah, she's like 5. No really, she is the epitome of cute - it doesn't get cuter than her. Inspiration abounds at Columbia River Bible camp, 2005!!
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