June 6

What a great day. Started with a walk around Fairfield Lake. Three miles. It was the first real exercise in about 8 weeks. I spoke at chapel this morning. There is something special about speaking at Merrie Woode. It is truly a sacred space. At the end of the talk I had the girls recite a prayer after me - Father, I am a gift from you to this world. Help me this summer to understand more about who I am and the great things that you want me to do.

After lunch I took a two hour nap. What a needed rest. Then, at campfire, Chase and I told Jack Tales. He was great. It was such fun getting ready for campfire - practicing the story we would tell. Drew and I and Tyler and I have tag teamed Jack Tales before, but not Chase. It was a rite of passage in the Brantley family. Here is how it goes. I start the story. At a strategic point, I stop and Chase jumps in and picks up the story. Then, at a strategic point, I step back in the tell more of the story. Then, Chase picks back up. It was great. Jim and Denice loved it and so did the campers and counselors.

All of my sons are such great guys. They are a joy to be with.