So this time last week I was at girls camp having the best and most spiritually uplifting week of my life, thus far. I seriously thought at some point Jesus was going to show up like the second coming was going to happen right then :D...obviously it didn't but that is just how amazing it was!!!
Day 1: Tuesday, Driving to camp
Fun and uneventful, the girls did try to get us to listen to plain white t's and justin bieber (gag lol) but we listened to EFY and Young Women broadcasts instead and that made it awesome!!! We got to camp and found out that not only were we no where near the lodge this time but in fact were in the furthest campsite from it...lol my poor gimpy foot and i had to trek up to the lodge everyday from like 100 yards or more away but it was ok it didn't hurt and I didn't mind, but it would have been nice to be close, however, the campsite in the back of the camp ground is most beautiful and more foresty so that was nice :D!!! The rest of the day was filled with fun and spiritual getting to know you activites. We had one girl who was a little home sick but she called her mom and it helped her feel a little better.
Day 2: Wednesday, First Full day at camp
For me this day was filled with sitting around the main lodge and wondering around the main part of camp, as i was too gimpy to really do a lot of walking. My foot didn't bother me as much as my hips did at the end of the days because of the wierd height difference in my legs because of the boot. But I got to hang around with ladies I hardly ever see and that was fun. My little homesick girl was still pretty homesick at the beginning of the day but i was watching her closely all day since her group was just outside the main lodge and she seemed to be having a good time as the day went on and she was smiling by the end of it. I think this was the night we did skits in a bag which is always a big hit with the girls they love it, and our girls did amazing.."Don't be a drag, just be a queen!!!"
Day 3: Thursday, Hike day, Bishops night, and Mothers without borders
This is usually my favorite day of camp because of the hikes but sadly this year i did not get to go on the hikes so instead I helped the ladies prepare for Bishops night by making tons of little plaques with the temple on them that say "Families are Forever". Later after the hikes I got to hear all about them and they sounded wonderful and spiritual and amazing esp Sister Padgetts props to you girl, I wish I could have been there for it!!! As we were waiting for the bishops to show up, Britta and I got a chance to talk to Sis Woodbury all about her trip to Africa with Mothers without Borders. Needless to say I am SOOOO going as soon as i can!!! Bishops night was fun and as we all know bishops night also means dutch oven cobbler..only the BEST thing on the planet for real!!!!!
Day 4: Friday, Last full day of camp, and Testimony meeting
Last full day of camp is bitter sweet :) we told the girls to be packing a little in their free time so that we didn't have to be too late getting home on saturday and out of there the next morning. The day wen't off without a hitch. Then it was time to prepare for the testimony meeting. This was amazing, sis Buckhoff did an amazing job planning for this testimony prep, the spirit was so strong that there wasn't a dry eye in that camp. During the testimony sharing, most of our girls got up and I know that all of them will next year. This was the point at which I was certain Jesus was about to show up lol...it was that powerful :)
Day 5: Saturday, time to go home
YES!!! and Sad at the same time, I wanted to go home to my kiddos and my AC but I didn't want to lose the amazing spirit that I felt at camp. I have found ways since being home to keep it but it isn't nearly as strong.
All in all camp was amazing this year. You know, in Feb or early in the year we always have a big camp meeting to talk about what to expect at camp that year and we always discuss how camp is to help the young women grow closer to their Heavenly Father and to build and stregthen their testimonies but they never mentioned that it would do the same thing for the leaders that go :)!!! I love going to camp because it reminds me that all those things I tell the girls still apply to me, I am still a daughter of God who loves me, and I am still here to do great things and be an example of a follower of Christ to those around me :) I love Jesus and I hope it shows in the way I am and the way I treat other people. I know i am not perfect and that is ok, that is why we have Jesus and the atonement!!! Until next time!!!
ps sry no pics lol...i don't think i took one
