The Wilds has always held a special place in our hearts. It was there that Dad made sure of his salvation while attending camp in high school… one of our aunts trusted Christ there as well… and it has been the location sparking many precious memories for our family through the years.

A few weekends ago, we were blessed with the opportunity to attend Family Camp with the entire family, Matthew included! It is hard to describe the joy of being there once again… everything was so familiar, yet, as it had been several years, there were many new changes to explore. It was truly like going home. The Lord used the weekend away from the race of normal life, surrounded by glorious creation, God-honoring music, and sound preaching, to refresh our hearts and renew our energy for the events and duties before us.

A pictorial commentary on the weekend:

An evening in the CoolBeans coffee shop, enjoying our favorite ~ Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha Freezes!

Since living in a duplex once again was so wonderful,  one of our “littles” made a hilarious contribution to the experience.  

Other photos:

Time to fellowship with our friends on staff was a tremendous highlight!

On Saturday afternoon, every forecast was predicting rain in high percentages, but the Giver of all good things saw fit to astound us with His goodness once again by clearing the skies and giving beautiful sunshine so we could enjoy time in the fresh air together.

Time for two of the dearest couples on earth to talk heart-to-heart!

We are so grateful for the opportunity to have “gone home” for a season of refreshment, which reminds me of the beautiful passage in Isaiah 41:

“When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.” (vs. 17-18)