Diva Goes On A Hike

So remember that time I went to camp when I was 9 and locked myself in a bathroom? Remember that time I swore I would never go to camp again because the outdoors were just not for me? I distinctly remember the day Mom and Dad picked me up from camp and we made our journey back to Darlington. I made them promise me they would never make me do that again, and since that day, I have been terrified of camp. However, I have also been extremely jealous of those kids who are "camp kids". You know, the kids who can go on a 5 mile hike like it's nothing, and those who don't mind not bathing for 2 weeks straight. Although my hygiene standards haven't changed a lot, my tolerance and appreciation for the great outdoors has. 

Today, after a very long night last night, me, Harriet and Lizzie woke up and decided we wanted to go on a hike to Eagle Rock, an infamous spot that has the reputation of having some of the best views around.  I was really nervous about the hike...I mean it's nothing extreme, but other than a walk around the lake, I had never really been on anything like it. We started and after a lot of pushing my leg muscles to go harder, and a solid 40 minutes, we made it. And the view was absolutely breath-taking. 

I felt so close to God up there and it really hit me how amazingly blessed I am. Not only to be at Kanuga this summer, but how blessed I am to be supported by him, just like I was by that rock today. It reminded me a lot of my favorite Bible verse: "So do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". (Isa. 41:10). It's really amazing to me that no matter what I do or say, God will always be there supporting me and loving me with the most unconditional love I will ever know. Stronger than any rock or mountain around, and it's completely beautiful. 

Kanuga so far has been absolutely amazing. The staff has been so supportive and fun and I am so so thankful to have two of my best friends with me along for the ride. Last week we had a really great group of kids and I am getting more excited for the groups coming up in the next few weeks. Conference period is so exhausting though because we are working 12 hour days! That's such a long time to be running around with kids in the sun/rain. Thankfully, the counselors are all done with training so we have them to help spread the work load which means that we don't work every day all day. I'm also super excited for this upcoming week because I get to head to PC for the Administrative Council Retreat which, as lame as it sounds, is one of my most favorite things to attend. It's the planning retreat for the upcoming school year with all the administration on campus and I cannot wait to see all the people from PC I have been missing so much! 

Here are some pictures from today's hike. I am hesitant to post them because they really don't do the view justice. Hopefully you'll enjoy them as much as I did! 

That's all for tonight, I am beat!