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wow what a way to close out a chapter of my life! 🎬✨

➪ thank you, Jesus, for summer 2026! Looking back on my two years here at Word of Life and my six years serving at summer camp, I’m so incredibly grateful to close out this chapter the way I did. Truly, the Lord has carried me through it all. Younger me never would have imagined I’d be where I am today, let alone getting ready to move to Florida in just a few days! His faithfulness continues to be so evident in my life, and I’m choosing to focus on His goodness through every season. Goodbye, New York, thank you for these last 8 years and all the special memories. I’ll carry them with me forever. 💌

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another summer on wol island

We are better together

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Island week 8!

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What a blessing it has been to spend another summer serving alongside my brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord has used this summer to grow me in more ways than I could have imagined, and I’m so grateful for every opportunity He gave me to serve, learn, laugh, and grow closer to Him and the people around me.

I’ll forever be thankful for the friendships made, the countless laughs, the memories I’ll carry with me, and the moments that challenged me and helped shape my faith. Coming back to serve this summer was one of the best decisions I could have made, and I’m so thankful the Lord led me back to this place.

WOL Island will always hold such a special place in my heart. I already can’t wait to come back next summer, serve joyfully again, and see what the Lord has in store. Thank you, WOL Island, for a summer I’ll never forget.

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Wow can’t believe the summer is over. I’m so grateful for all the opportunities God has given me serving at Word of Life Island. This Summer has been the best I’ve ever had whether it’s from meeting new people, driving Boats, getting the opportunity to counsel, and just letting God use me in any way he can. Coming back for another year of camp crew was one of the best decisions I have made and I highly suggest because God will use you in so many ways. No matter where you are and what your doing God uses you in some way. The experiences I have had this summer I truly wish everyone could experience and if you can please try to serve at Word of Life Island or any camp. God WILL USE YOU! Thank you everyone who served with me and shout out my boat boys love you all 🫶🏻 #wordoflifeisland #god

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New Year’s Day in the Windy City 🏙️

- PLACES TO GO IN CHICAGO 📍

• The Bean 🫘
• Starbucks Reserve Roastery ☕️
• Water Tower Place Mall 🛍️
• Subway 🚇
• Chinatown 🇨🇳 🍜
• ANYWHERE !!!

#djo #westcameraapp #chicago #carhartt #friends

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summer camp diaries 🏝️✨

TYJ for all that you’ve done so far this summer!

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Word of Life Island Week 2 2026 🍒🍋‍🟩
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“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” - Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV)
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This week of camp has been a joy! Although I am on a gap week and unfortunately not counseling that doesn’t mean God can’t still move in mighty ways! It is a blessing to see the young generation lifting their hands up and singing praises to our Heavenly Father! Teens are looking for answers and it’s up to us to steward them and point them to Jesus! My energy level has been running low but I must push through and stay locked in this summer! Be my strength and my energy this summer Lord!

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Licking’ toes and trickin’ bro on this fine almost Friday evening

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SUMMER REVIVAL 🍉

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sonic smash burgers 4L

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🤙🏼😄🤙🏼

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