My Brianna Faith...

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Brianna has been very busy lately. She is working as a camp counselor/interpreter for 3 different weeks of camp at Parkwood church. This week was just great! It has been an eventful week for this kids. Brent, Lidia & Ben all went as campers, along with Bri. Camp is all day, and they've gone bowling, swimming, to the park, a fancy Japanese restaurant, the movies, McDonald's, and more...even a trip to Old Salem. Ben has loved every bit of it. This week was mostly hearing kids, but there were a handful of deaf kids too. There are 3 interpreters, including Brianna. In July, there are 2 more weeks of camp at Parkwood, but these are for the deaf children. There will be some hearing siblings there too. Brianna will be responsible for certain groups and functions. This has been a great experience for her so far. Brent & Lidia will also attend the deaf camps.

Brianna also landed a 2nd job (at McDonald's). She just picked up her uniform yesterday. She'll still work 3 evenings a week for Nancy's chinese restaurant, and also work McD's a couple days a week. AND....she got her driver's license yesterday! She's so happy! I let her drive the kids to camp today. For now, we are letting her use Mike's blazer.

I'm really proud of her. She has a sensible & caring heart. She's part of our deaf bible study group on Wednesday nights...they were collecting goodies to take to a homeless shelter. Bri & Lidia stayed up until 1:00 in the morning one night. It had been a long day of camp, then work for Bri, but they stayed up late & baked a bunch of cookies & muffins to take in the next morning. Each & every goody they made had a note of encouragement on it. Lidia wrote some in Spanish with English translation. I was so impressed by their dedication and willingness to share about their joy for the Lord. Here are a couple pics!!!