June 7

It is a delight to watch the girls at Merrie Woode grow. We have had the good fortune of working with Merrie Woode for 35 years now. Each year, the little girls in the youngest cabins - Do Come In, Mushroom, and Sunny Shack are just a joy to watch. I had a great time working with the Junior Counselors for a couple of hours on leadership. As rising seniors in high school, they are brimming with confidence and the "can do" spirit of a Merrie Woode girl.

As I was leaving Merrie Woode the need for time away to recoup was reinforced. If we don't do it on a regular basis, the emotional gas tank gets empty and we don't have anything to give ourselves or others.

Only five days till the wedding. Exciting times.