Just a glimpse…

Let me share just a glimpse in what has taken up most of my time for the past 6 months.  Young Women’s Camp!  It was probably the most difficult week that I have had but the most rewarding week.  Every time I think of all that took place, tears start to form and I get this amazing feeling of peacefulness and warmth…that amazing feeling that I never want to go away.  Couldn’t we just have this feeling all the time…minus the tears. HA HA Oh my, it was the one of the greatest experiences that I have ever experienced.  I am grateful for the constant guidance from the Spirit.  There were so many times that I would pray and need an immediate answer to a situation or problem…the answers would come exactly when I needed them.  I learned a lot about myself.  I learned that I really can do hard things.  I know that I can because I believe in myself and I have the faith that my Heavenly Father is right there with me. I felt His presence with me all of the time.  I know that there were angels right there with us…every step of the way.  How else would I have been able to sleep only 7 hours in a 5 day span?  I know where my energy came from?  I really do!!

We had 244 young women and leaders that were part of this amazing experience.  I watched so many amazing leaders creating the best experience for these young women.  I witnessed young women has they were growing in the gospel helping, comforting, laughing, and helping each other.  I was able to witness the testimonies of our young women grow in such a way that has prepared them for an incredible year.  Our young women are amazing and strong.  They are powerful and genuine.  I love each one of them.  I loved their constant smiles, their hugs, their laughter and just everything about them.  I love the friendships that I made with them.  I am grateful for each one of them because they are all so different. 

They are my box of crayons…everyone different but great in their own way!!

So…here is just a glimpse:

Camp Mia Shalom….home sweet home for 5 days.

I had Ashley unpack my car with all personal things.  I wish I would have asked her to put them away for me.  I never did unpack…Note to self…unpack before all the young women arrive.  

I will forever love this area …a place where I had an incredible spiritual experience. 

We had amazing ycl’s…full of laughter, giggles, and plenty of hugs! 

What happens when you leave your camera out for others to play with it….

….painted hands to match the Pringle cans…

hmmm…now, I know what happened to my Pringles.

Delicious food

Amazing leaders & young women…

Craft time…

Night time adventures….

Oh….what a fantastic week!! 

Michelle