What an experience

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You know I wasn’t even sure I would be going as planned until Sunday afternoon and even then the YW president told me to just plan on going home with one of the leaders on Wednesday afternoon and come back Thursday so I could be there for the testimonies. I, of course was just willing to do whatever they needed, but I still packed for Tuesday thru Thursday and decided we would figure it out when I was there. I think they was a bit of concerned about sleeping arrangements and not having enough space because 3 girls came at the last minute.

Tuesday:

We got up to camp, which was only about an hour drive up in Heber Valley, just in time to go on the scheduled hike. We had been told it was suppose to be a 4 mile mild hike that turned into a much longer hike straight up to the top of the valley ridge. I was fine and it was not hard for me. In fact I loved it and despite being occationally hot I really enjoyed it. It was a gorgeous view, although a lot of it was missed since you were looking down at your feet most the time. I wished the girls had enjoyed it more, but there was a lot of complaining. I don’t really blame them, we were inadequately prepared for this hike. No one really knew how hard it would be and the leaders in charge only told the girls to take a water bottle. I was out of water when we had a mile to go and lots of the girls were too. Anyway I did my best to keep their spirits up I mean really there was only one way out. The whole thing took about 4 1/2 hours most of it up hill. After the hike we just pretty much hung out and talked, did crafts, and took showers. It wasn’t until after dinner that it started to pick up again. We all got really silly in fact the mere fact that I couldn’t get my sleeping bag out of the bag had us all in giggles.

Anyway later on that evening I ended up in an conversation with a couple of the girls about their lives, there frustrations with family life, their parents, etc. It was such a great bonding experience that of course would not have happened had I not been there. Most of these girls babysit for me as well so it was so nice to feel closer to them. I just listened and only gave advice if asked. I actually learned a lot about parenting a teenage girl. Interestingly enough it all came down to what I have been learning about in the “Love and Logic Parenting” courses.

Wednesday:

Breakfast was cooking and we, some of the leaders were talking about the trek they’re going on and how much work they still have to do when they get home from camp. I was just listening and remembering what Adam went through as YM President last year when our stake prepared for trek. Suddenly, the YW Stake President looked at me and said, “we need a photographer to come on trek with us to take pictures of the experience?” I was taken back thinking, is she talking to me. So my answer was, “I’m not a photographer.” Then she said, “but you like to take pictures, right?” And I said, “Yes, I do.” Then she said, “that is exactly what I’m looking for. I have asked several people and everyone had turned me down.” Now I must have had a very strange look on my face, I mean I was sort of in shock that she was even asking me this, when my YW president spoke up and said, “she does have 3 small kids at home and it may be difficult.” I was thinking ya, you’re right, I do. I wouldn’t be able to do this because lets face it I really don’t want to go trekking along in July weather with a skirt and bonnet on and no bathrooms. But I said, “I’ll see if I can make something work, but I don’t know that I can.” All she said was, “Do what you can. I understand your situation, but we really do need you.”

Later in the afternoon we were scheduled for the challenge course, which is a bunch of obstacles the girls need to complete together. It’s a mind challenge and one that can’t be done alone. It’s all about team work and trusting each other. While at the second challenge I saw a storm coming our way. I looked at the other leader with me and said, “if it thunders we should think about leaving”. A few more minutes past and sure enough I heard and saw lightening. I said again, “I think we should go back to camp”. But we waited. I think we were waiting for the other leaders to tell us to go, but I wish I would have just listened to my gut that kept telling me to leave. It wasn’t until the storm was upon us that we started running. It was a pretty wicked thunder storm with enormous rain drops accompanied with lightening. What happened next is not an exaggeration…I wish it were. As we were running back to camp I saw and heard this massive explosion about 30 feet from me in a small open field. I actually saw the lightening come down and explode into a white ball. I felt a force push me backwards like a bomb had just gone off. I could feel the energy in the air. It was surreal. Unbelievable. I looked at the girls and told them to keep running. I was scared. Really scared. I have known several people personally who have been killed by lightening to know how real the danger is. We eventually reached the cabin shook up, but OK. As I sat there thinking about what just happened to us I realized I had this massive headache where I felt the explosion. It took several hours, but it eventually went away. It only took about 30 minutes for the storm to pass us and we were then able to go back a while later to finish the course. It was a crazy experience. I am so grateful for the watchful eye of the Lord and that no one was hurt. I only wish I would have trusted my instincts and gone ten minutes before the storm hit.

Thursday:

After breakfast we started our gratitude service project. Our task was to take wood chips and place them on the trails. It was actually easy and pleasant since it was in the morning and cool. We then were able to go back to the challenge course to do the zip line which we were unable to do the day before due to the rain. The girls loved it. In fact I would have loved trying it, but they don’t allow adults to do any of the challenges anymore since they’re the only ones that get hurt.

That night we had the bishops or ward reps come eat dinner, watch the girls skits, and a testimony meeting. It was really great to see how some of the girls had really grown and strengthened their testimony while there. Right after I gave all the girls a hug and walked down the path with my ride. I was sad to be leaving.

It was such an amazing experience for me. For a lot of reasons really. First, I was able to get to know the girls better which is why I wanted to go in the first place. I really wanted to understand the girls I was teaching and as an advisor its harder to do. I feel like I accomplished that and saw a different side to them. Second, I was able to get to know the ladies I serve with better. Being in a new ward I didn’t know them going in and feel I know them now. In fact, I feel I have a friend in them. The president kept telling me how grateful she was that I came, how much she needed me, and how much fun she had with me. I couldn’t have gotten a better compliment than that. Third, I meet some really incredible woman from other wards and in the stake presidency. They really taught me about service and love. There was this woman who drove up everyday to help with food. I found out it was the YW stake secretary’s mother. She was truly amazing. One afternoon I was talking to her and said, “You are so great to come up here everyday and do this.” She looked at me and said, “This is what we do. This is what we do for each other.” Then she told me to go look at the quote on the fridge. I don’t know why I didn’t write it down because I can’t find it now, but it was about when service is hard to do it is the most rewarding. As I searched for it online I found this.

Most of us don’t demonstrate our unselfishness in such a dramatic way, but
for each of us unselfishness can mean being the right person at the right
time in the right place to render service. Almost every day brings
opportunities to perform unselfish acts for others. Such acts are unlimited
and can be as simple as a kind word, a helping hand, or a gracious smile. President Faust Ensign Nov 2002

When I read it I couldn’t help think about what the stake YW President had asked me the day before…going on trek. It was then I did not believe her asking me was a coincidence. I felt like one of the reasons I went to camp was to meet her and be willing to share something I love to do no matter how hard I think it would be. It also puts a lot of pressure on me to document the experience correctly, but I have full trust in the Lord that I will do my best. I never did give her an answer as I am still trying to work on getting my kids taken care of. Adam tells me he will do whatever he can to support me, like take a week off work, and I am going to speak with my mom when she gets back in town for help as well. I am now really excited to be doing this. To be doing my part. I love all the woman I met and would love to do it with them again and it seems I will get the chance to in a month.

The Lord works in mysterious ways. This camp did more for me than I thought possible. I am so grateful to be in the Young Woman program. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given. I am so grateful for the wonderful supportive people around me daily.

With all that said. I am grateful to be home.

for some reason I am unable to post more photos. Will try again later.