Hello,

We thought before the summer crazy hits we should take time to write.

The short update

- Camp is about to start; 1 week of training followed by 7 weeks of day camps. We are so thankful for this opportunity to welcome kids on grounds. Everywhere we go we hear how excited kids are for camp ... I think we could do anything this year and kids would just be happy to get together!

- On May 11th we said goodbye to our dear brother Jorden, after living with brain cancer for just over 5 years. We are in awe of the love, care, and support given- even from a distance. Thank you for praying us through as we journeyed as a family. As you think of it, please keep praying for Josh's parents, sister and of course, Jorden's wife Ange and their children Dominic & Charley.

- Our immediate future is in our prayers as we come to the last stretch of our initial commitment at camp. There's lots to consider but we know that God's will for all of us is who we are and the process of sanctification in our lives.

Camp

Cleaning, planning, preparing and last minute set up are happening all around camp. A couple people have already moved in for the summer, one being our own dear friend Krystal Remers. She is here to serve in the kitchen this summer. We're glad to have her here! She "visited" and worked in the kitchen for a couple retreats pre-covid and I guess she made a lasting impression on the cook! Our kids have been inviting and praying for their friends to come to camp. We stopped in at local homes to make sure they knew camp was happening this year and have been able to make connections. It is so neat to see our kids' hearts to see others know Jesus. We are praying for a healthy balance as we serve as a family at camp this summer. Josh is focussed on maintenance part time, mentoring and teaching. I am praying that I can encourage and serve behind the scenes in ways that our kids can be involved.

Jorden & Family

We knew that his time was coming to an end here on earth but the actual end came without much warning and was quick! We woke up and got to Peterborough quickly. We are glad that we made it as he was leaving home for the last time and then could be together as a family at hospice for the last moments even though it was so hard. We're so thankful it didn't last long. And for the fact that he was able to be home with Ange taking care of him until the last hours. It might seem strange to move him to hospice for such a short time but they are set up so well there. He took his last breaths while Well Done by the Afters was playing. So fitting. He was an easygoing, sincere, quiet and strong person who many were drawn to. After we spent a couple days together as a family which was just what we needed then. We're planning for a funeral in August. Thanks again for carrying us through that time with your prayers, texts and support in many thoughtful and creative ways.

Here are pieces of our heart throughout these links:

Jorden's obituary https://memorials5.frontrunnerpro.com/memorials/jorden-blight/4619644/index.php

A video used for our local church on Camp Day last month https://youtu.be/gTjEGIIEaec

Jorden's favorite song which he learned at a youth retreat last year at camp https://youtu.be/-f4MUUMWMV4

A short devo from Josh https://youtu.be/doyvNi1IP_I