I just got back from Girls Camp. It was just me and Abby from our ward. What a treat to spend that time with her. She is amazing to watch---being all alone and new to the stake. She has a special gift for making friends. Abby won "Smiley Face Camper" and it fits. She bore the sweetest, strongest testimony. She is just a natural, low-key leader who everyone loves, particularly the adult leaders. I'm so glad she wanted me to come with her to Camp.
I quite enjoyed not having any huge responsibility. I pitched in, but got to relax. I even lead the 4th year girls on a moonlit canoe adventure. The program was quite laid back, but is laced with such tradition that it flowed beautifully. Everyone certified without pulling teeth. They sang lots of fun songs at the campfire--how I remember camp when I was a girl. The testimonies were simple and poignant--how alone these young women feel in the world. Abby and I realized that insecurity can be expressed by being timid or haughty and that we need to see through it and love them regardless.
The setting of the camp was breathtaking. Our camp set on the edge of a wooded lake in a national park. We hiked into some beautiful "cascades"--waterfalls that we could wade in (VERY COLD). The misquitos were most annoying, but the company was great. I enjoy the women as much as getting to know the girls. I was awarded "Best Conversationalist." Can you believe that?
All showered and unpacked, I get a bit of rest until the "men" come back from their camp.
Thanks for the marvelous blessing of clear skies and sunshine!
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