Last week was amazing!! I unplugged and headed out to the mountains past Marion, Utah to our Stake's property. After working out crazy schedules for how the kids' would be taken care of (with a lot of sacrifice from my mom, sister, neice, and sister-in-law-- THANK YOU), I could enjoy a great week of good company from adults and teens alike.
We hiked, we sang, we prayed, we laughed, we skit-ed (or would that be skat?), and we bore testimonies together. What a great bonding experience. I am so privileged to be surrounded by such amazing and talented people.
Whenever I participate in activities like this, I can't help but stroll down memory lane and remember my experiences as a Young Woman at girls' camp. As a 12-year-old girl with a backpack barely hanging on my little frame, I hiked up a hill and camped for a while. I can honestly say I learned important life lessons on that journey: I can do hard things, people love me, and the Holy Ghost bears witness of truth. I learned so much about myself at camp. These lesssons have stuck with me, and I am honored to be a part of this experience for other Young Women. It was a great week, and I was happy to serve some amazing spirits in teenage bodies.
Don't we look happy?
