Hello Friends!

DeLancey and I have been home for a month now, and I thought we'd write one last blog (for this year anyway), to sum up our summer.
Let me start by saying God was very present.  From strength for DeLancey to deal with her Autistic camper, to inspiration for myself when teaching a variety of skills to a variety of staffers, God was present.

I was blessed through my position as a Program Intern; the increased responsibility and privilege was exciting.  God definitely started a lot of processes in me this summer, differing from a lot of results.  I believe it is His way of calling me to seek after Him, cleave unto Him for my answers, my strength, and my direction.
DeLancey enjoyed the opportunity to step into more leadership as a second-year staffer, as well as enter into more adventure.  With courage she took on her first whitewater kayaking trip, as well as her first high-school Facilitation (counseling) role.  It was a delight to see her handful of girls grow close to her, looking up to her wisdom and love.

Thank you for all of your prayers for us this summer, as well as encouragements in a variety of forms.
DeL is starting school, tackling Algebra II as well as stacks of science and writing books.  I'm starting classes at a local Community College, working towards my degree in Journalism, as well as seeking after a part-time job.  This Sunday's sermon was on the Israelites in the desert: God instructed them to collect only a days-worth of manna; anything extra taken out of disobedience became "full of maggots and began to smell." (Ex. 20:16) The Pastor drew the analogy of God's desire for us: looking to Him each day for strength, providence, and grace. The failure of our self-dependence is God's call for us to cleave into Him. He gives us what we need for today, no more, no less, so that we may grow to trust Him "beyond our own understanding." (Prov. 3:5)
DeL and I both experienced this call from God this summer, and desire to continue to seeking Him, as well as live out a life of ministry in our own community.

Thank you again for you prayers, and God bless.

Much love to you all,

Anjeli and DeLancey Doty

DeLancey running the zipline platform.

Paddling back with campers after an afternoon of kayaking. (I'm taking "sweep" position , a.k.a., the very back.)