week of chaos

So far, this week has really tested everyone's nerves. On Monday, my team had to help with the VBS at Spanish Fort UMC, which consisted of at least 320 kids, if not more. Then we had to drive all over Mobile in the pouring rain to run errands for our boss. Tuesday we were back to our kids' camp, and the kids were CRAZY. They actually said no when we asked them not to do things, they ran around like wild animals, and they trashed every room in the building. Red and black marker was all over the chalkboard, crayons and crumbs were scattered everywhere, and the place was just an all around mess. The kids weren't quite as unruly today though...still slightly disrespectful and messy, but not as rough as the day before. Right after work yesterday, we went to 15 Place in Mobile to feed the homeless, and that was a really rewarding experience. It was awesome to talk with the men and women there, and it was inspiring to see how, despite their situations, most of them still wore the biggest smiles and were so appreciative just to receive a meal for the night. Today directly after work, we had to drive out to a house on the river, tomorrow right after work, we have to drive out to West Wilmer for dinner and worship, and Friday (yep, right after work), we'll be going to the Prodisee Food Pantry in Spanish Fort for a long day of unloading boxes under the Mobile sun. Despite all of the chaos of the week....I couldn't imagine being anywhere else this summer. I love our kids, I love the places we go to help in Mobile, and I love how God is visibly working in these communities and how He is keeping all of us interns going when we feel as though we can't do anything but sleep anymore. I'm kind of stuck in my own little world of 3.0 internship though...it's going to be really difficult to leave at the end of the summer.