Word of the Day – Hope
Tuesday’s Note from Mr. Bart
Morninβ Camp!
It was a bit cool when I woke up today. So I pulled on my favorite camp hoodie to head out to walk Rudy. A warm sweatshirt on a cool August morning… now that is a camp feeling I know and love.
I could see it was a little foggy but the light blue sky peeking through the trees told me weβll have a good day. Over by the bridge, I notice a small deer walking over to get a drink in the creek, which is a little low this year. I see the spiders worked their magic last night, as the rays of morning sun catch the water beads on the incredible maze of cobwebs across the rusty blue steel. I wonder if one of the campers will catch a fish from that bridge today during Outdoors class?
Next I head back up the path and hear laughter and shouting coming from the pool. Itβs polar bear time and of course Mrs Angieβs got her tribe all lined up to be the first in. Mr Jim is getting ready to play the first music of the day before he takes his plunge in that chilly pool water. Iβm guessing itβll be βYouβve Got A Friend In Meβ. Itβs too early for βChicken Friedβ.
The nurses are busying about the Health Lodge making a second pot of coffee. Theyβve been up for awhile already, getting the morning meds set. I hear all the strange and wonderful noises coming from Special, as I make my way up to the dining hall. Thereβs only one place in the world you can be when you hear those early morning sounds to start your day. The best place.
I woke up with camp love in my heart today. I hope you did too…
Hope
That is todayβs word.
I hope you think of GVRC today and I hope it brings you a smile.
I hope you find peace in your camp thoughts.
I hope this world heals soon, so we can get back to the things we love; like being together with the people of GVRC at Camp Sam Wood.
I hope you you have a great day finding ways to keep you hopeful for a better tomorrow!
Here Is Love… and Hope!
-Bart
PS – I hope we have camp bbq chicken for dinner tonight. With garlic roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. And Mr Kentβs chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
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Basket winners from the fundraiser last night! Thank you to @three_heads_brewing for hosting us!
Great turn out for the fundraiser last night! Thank you @sarahkimballlong for your amazing organizing! Here is Love!
Reminder! GVRC fundraiser tomorrow at Three Heads Brewing in Rochester!
Join us for a fun evening to support GVRC! @sarahkimballlong
Classics GVRC Sunshine Quartet 2006. #tbt
A little camp song for your camp blues this week ππ€
Hats off to our fearless leaders! Mrs. Jan, Mr Bart and Mrs. Sarah- they work tirelessly year round with our Rotary board of directors to ensure a safe and successful camp every year!
Thank you @wegmans for our cups donation, we loved having them and they fit our I β€οΈ NY theme perfectly!! Here is Love!
Thank you, Mr. Glenn π¦π¦ ππ