Lifeguard days

So I am officially the pool girl. Joked about cleaning the pool before I came and now I do! For Jericho kids, our summer kids program, I am cleaning the pool and watching that children don't drown. We have strong swimmers so Im not concerned about it and even jump in a play from time to time. Who could ask for more? Last night we had a worship night with the high school group that is here from Pennsylvania. They are a great group of energetic young ones and I have yet to hear a complaint despite the fact that we have them hacking weeds in 90 degree heat. They do get some breaks to visit the island. The kids are amazing. They are learning Bible verses, getting to know each other, participating in everything we ask them to. A few interesting interactions between some of the older kids based purely on which apartment project they are from. So sad that this type of division starts so early. So far everyone seems fairly healthy and we are keeping a close eye on everyone including us running the camp.
Took a trip to Kmart last week wanting a few things, toothpaste, a comb, microwave popcorn... So I walk down the toothpaste aisle and think maybe I turned too soon. Empty shelves lined the entire aisle. Well, no, theres the toothbrushes so this must be the right place. Not ONE box of toothpaste in the joint. Only crest white strips which would not impress my roomates who would have to put up with my morning breath. Shrug it off to the islands. I turn into the hair aisle and walk past the brushes. Again empty racks where the combs usually are. Did they get my list ahead of time and take them all off the shelves? Turn to the food aisle and pick up peanut butter and realize there is no popcorn. *Sigh* Fourth of July weekend, beginning of food stamps, delayed deliveries...all reasonable explanations. Went to Kmart again today figuring the end of the week may be better- and finally- one lonely section of Colgate toothpaste. YEA! Bought some hurrican supplies (I am actually weeks late in doing this)... just some batteries, matches, container to hold valuables... I guess Im offically an islander if I have hurricane supplies sitting under my shelf!
Some of the staff took some pictures of Jericho kids so I will have to see if I can borrow some pictures to share with you guys....