Transitions are tough. My time at camp as a counselor, program director and director... working with students with autism... as a mother... even just a patron of a grocery store going through a whole store reset... shows me the dilemma of transition. To move on to something new you have to leave the old. For some … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: the dress
following tracks
About 18 inches of fluffy, white snow fell yesterday. The sun came out this morning and the 3 Elementary age children were filled with joy to suit up in snow gear, head out to the bus a few minutes early and play in the snow. I've been trying to cultivate an interest in identifying animal … Continue reading following tracks
Wednesdays with Jillene: live the gift
It came in a simple, cardboard box. Yet, the gift had me choked up and speechless, almost to the brink of tears. Opening that box left me overwhelmed. As it was a gift with a dollar amount that had me astounded because I knew the gift was sacrificial. And the look on the givers face: … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: live the gift
leading up to Christmas
This picture here? It is the stack of books I'm working through. One is for our family Jesse Tree as we prepare for Advent, another is one a friend gave me years and years ago that I just know it is time to buckle down and read, and the last is one my heart is finally ready … Continue reading leading up to Christmas
2 small copper coins
I have a small ziploc baggie in my purse to hold change, mostly pennies. It is for my little ladies hearts really, their generous hearts. Our local grocery store has a small container at the register collecting money for a charity. In the check out isle my ladies ask almost every time, "Pennies mama?" Then … Continue reading 2 small copper coins
Wednesdays with Jillene: the pause of Advent
I'm not sure how the days have slipped away so; tomorrow is December 1st. It doesn't seem possible that Advent has begun. In that I realized we should start our Jesse Tree tomorrow and I wasn't sure where I'd stored it. My children are eager to put up the Christmas tree, but with a very … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: the pause of Advent
Blog up and running!
Today is an exciting day! I've been blogging for a while at blog.campvick.com journaling the day to day programs, events, opportunities of camp life. I'd also included my personal posts known as "Wednesdays with Jillene." For a few years I have been thinking of starting my own blog to share on... and here it is! … Continue reading Blog up and running!
Wednesdays with Jillene: barefoot
Thanksgiving day is just a few hours away. Are you ready for the dilemma? Even before you have to decide which dessert... or how to fit in all of the desserts. Before you choose which table you will sit at or who will be next to you... Actually, it happens just when you walk in … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: barefoot
Wednesdays with Jillene: bonus day
I'm not sure I want to write this post today. I have those days (in case you didn't know) and they come for a variety of reasons. My concern today's is that I am not sure I can do this topic justice. There have been lots of words floating around the internet lately. Words have left … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: bonus day
Wednesdays with Jillene: You are not alone
You are not alone. This past weekend was the ABY Convention, an annual gathering of youth from churches across New York State. It has a little bit of everything you'd hope for and expect from a weekend youth convention: new experiences, laughter, games, fun, food, loud music, late nights, too little sleep, new friendships, times … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: You are not alone
Thin Moments 