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Hello Friend - Mini WWU 12

Hi guys!  How has everyone been?  Me?  Oh, busy as usual!

Last week I had the opportunity to go to Church Camp with the kids from my church.  It was VERY last minute but VERY fun!  We ended up taking about 16 kids and 4 adults.  Everyone had a great time!  I may, or may not, have gone down the zipline.....in the dark.....ok....I DID!  It was SO much fun!!  The children's pastor from our church made a deal with me and the girls, if I went down it....she would as well.  I went down the very first night, she waited until the last.  lol

The theme this year was Consumed.  What Consumes you?  I know the message was mainly for the kids but it also spoke to me.  God has a way with timing and working things out that way.  He knew I needed to hear the message being shared.  I have let social media, my blog, my online network, consume my life.  I have let it take time away from my family, my friends and my time with God.  Since being home from camp I have put all of that on hold and have focused on God and my family more, as it should be.  I am still here, online, but not NEAR as much as I have been.

I have gone back and forth about putting my blog on hold for a bit until I get in a better routine of God, Family, life, THEN social media but, I really don't want to do that.  I have worked so hard to get to this point and don't want all of that work to go down the drain.  Plus, as Pastor Bryan said, this is a gift from God and I should use it to glorify him.  I have been praying about what my next step will be and that God's hands guide me through it, which I know they will.  So, over the next few weeks I may not post as often as I have, some weeks I may post tons.  I just need to get my priorities in order.

I will post a few pics from camp later, I took nearly 400 pics!  That is a LOT of editing!  lol  I also have a few AMAZING stories to share!  God spoke to the kids in so many ways, it was truly amazing!

What else is new......

We are in full party plan mode!  Mads 7th bday will be here before we know it!  We spent today shopping for decorations.  My feet are KILLING ME!  We spent 5 hours SHOPPING!  Normally, I would not mind this but, we were literally running from store to store, trying to get to all the stores before we had to get back home.  We landed some pretty awesome deals!  But man am I worn out.  We came home and the girls and I went to a pool party for the Girls Ministry department.  Everyone had a GREAT time.  And now I am ready to crash!  HAHA!

What else....

MG started DANCEcamp on Monday.  She is having a GREAT time.  She is the youngest in her camp but is LOVING it!  I am excited for her to start dancing full time this fall.  She is so cute in her leo with her chubby little legs.  lol

That is all....for now.

That pretty much sums up how the last week has gone.  It has been a great week!  I have more exciting news coming up in a few weeks so be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you don't miss out!

Much love,
Brandi

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