Uplift - Day 4

It was a long day. I should be sleeping right now, but tomorrow is the last day Matt and I are doing the Zoo, so we're up trying to make sure everything goes well. It's been a great week. I can't believe tomorrow is the last day. It's going to be great. We had a good night last night. Josh Ross spoke to us and did an outstanding job. We had some really tough conversations during our group devotional time, but some conversations that needed to happen. Our group is growing closer all the time, and we have really soaked up everything that's gone on around us. It's nice to see our kids rally around each other. Amazing.

Today was a good day. Hayden Woods and Daniel Casella did an awesome job during Talent Show tryouts. And of course, Bammel was there to support them. We had a good night with Brian Mashburn speaking to us, and we had two of our own come forward seeking prayers -- Chance Hughes and Hayden McHan. Our kids rallied around them as well. Once again, these kids really understand how God wanted us to encourage each other.

We haven't had a lot of down time. Everybody's been staying pretty busy. I got a little carried away during Zoo this morning and jumped around a little on stage. Not smart. I'm not going to do that again. I will say that I'm not going to complain about my back hurting anymore. I met a girl today from another youth group that is here in a neck brace. She was in a car wreck a few weeks ago, and nothing could stop her from being here. So I'm done complaining. I feel great, and I wouldn't miss being here for the world. We've all been blessed.

I can't say enough about our sponsors, as well. Melanie, Kim, Ashley, Luke and Audrey are doing great work being there in a big way for our kids. We couldn't do stuff like this without them. Well, I am going to move off to nighty night land. Last day tomorrow. We'll see you then.