What makes Kanakuk Fun?

It's no secret that Kanakuk is a fun place to be...but why?

The Wiebe's have always had dogs around kamp and around our house. For the most part, we have chosen to go with yellow labs. However not long ago we had an abrupt ending that left the whole family sad, in fact so sad that we just couldn't look at another lab. After much deliberation, and some expert dog hunting advice, we made a new choice to go with a Golden retriever. Isn't it funny how people get at times when it comes to picking pets?

I'm glad we debated our decision. We have had some great dogs, but this one tops them all.

None have been quite like Jake. He is our new Golden that loves being in the "pack." He never wants to miss a moment of family activity. We know that Golden's are known for being loyal, committed to their master, and always happy to see you regardless of how tough a day has been. He fits those things to the "t"...and by the way, he follows me wherever I go.

This week we are in the midst of hiring our staff for 2011. We have literally thousands of applications we have to sort through, pray over, and make selections of who will be leading kids this summer. It's fun, it's exciting, and it's miraculous.

Much like Jake, taking the time to get the right staff is the first step in summer fun. Seeing the process that happens is amazing and certainly sovereign in God's hands. Watching the Lord line up just the right counselor who will in turn be ready to meet just the right kampers in the cabin is testimony to the Lord's goodness. We could never plan it that well.

It's humbling to watch our staff come along side, much like Jake does, to liven things up, make fun memories, and help add to the laughter that is so prevalent on the fields, cabins, and in the dining halls.

In no time the gates to kamp will swing open and thousands of kampers will be unloading off of buses, suburbans, and cars. The neat part is that they will be greeted by a staff who are loyal, committed to their Master, and happy to be with them no matter what has happened that day. Most importantly, they follow Christ no matter what the situation is (much like Jake follows me everywhere I go).

The secret really isn't a secret when you talk to kamp kids. They will be the first to tell you that the reason this place is so much fun is their counselors. There are lot's of camps around the country that certainly have good staff. By God's grace, we like to think ours is the best yet.