Sunday, January 22, 2012

A Campin’ We Will Go (sort of)

Each year, the bishops are asked to come to girls camp one evening to have dinner with the girls, watch skits and present a message to them.  Lucky me gets to go with my man!  And lucky for him, I have directions on how to get there. . .
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Everyone knows you HAVE to stop at the Safeway. . .
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(I was able to pick up some goodies for some of the ladies that I visit teach that were at camp for the week.)
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The windshield kept picking up more passengers as we went along. . . ewwww.
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You have to look carefully at the signs because it could take a while to figure out if you missed a turn!
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Once you’re on the dirt road you can be certain you won’t get lost!
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We heard reports that it was a REALLY cold year which was unexpected.  Not much time was spent in the water.  But my man didn’t mind the suggestion that he take the kayak out for a spin. . . .
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(I regret not snapping more photos while there.) It is so fun to see the girls let loose.
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The girls spend the week learning so much about themselves and their relationships to others and to Heavenly Father.  By the time the bishops get there, they are ready to have some fun.  Their appearances are nothing like anything you see outside of camp!
Skit night always lasts a long time but is ever so amusing.  And then girls gather into wards and the bishop shares a message with them.  I try to bring a fun message for them too (which usually involves some sort of food tied into a gospel message.)  This time they got gummy watches Smile
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By the time events are done, it is so very late and we have a long drive ahead of us.  (Bishops usually have something they have to do the following day.)  This is the definite downside of going out to girls camp.  (Plus Taco Bell is closed. . .another camp MUST)
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The picture may be blurry, but that is about how well we can see. .  trying to keep our eyes open.  *yawn*
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Luckily we made it home safely. (I admit it is odd to go to girls camp while not having an assignment to be there.  I had grown used to seeing it from that perspective and am now seeing it from a different point of view.)
It sounds like fun was had by all and that testimonies were built. . . and those are the things that money can’t buy.

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