I Survived

Just wanted to let you know that I survived and had a great time!

32 Young Women and 5 awesome leaders-we were probably 1/3 of the entire group.

Lessons of mine from the "week"

and I type "week" because really it was only three days

(but wooee baby, it took a lot out of me).

-asking teenagers to give up their cell phones and other electronics for camp is L-A-M-E

(in said teenager's opinion-but not in mine)

-we all just want to feel included

(I felt like I was back in my junior high days-for a little while, then I got over it.)

-food is always better when someone else cooks

(our cook has a sneaky secret recipe for french toast)

-I need to remember to pack earplugs next year

(there's a dreaded WM a few miles down the road where you can pick some up)

-pack extra feminine hygiene products

(the girls will not-see above parentheses)

-spending uninterrupted time with these beautiful young women and other leaders is an incredible way to get to know their souls.

(that was the best part)

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Girls' Camp is an annual tradition in the Young Women program at my church.

It's a fun time where the girls learn some outdoorsy things, play, and have opportunities for spiritual experiences. This year was especially spiritual.

I'm very grateful for that.