Tree of Life Bible Camp

This post is going to be a bit lengthy, and for that, I apologize.

This past week has been the absolute highlight of my summer to date.  I was at Bible camp the entire time and honestly wish I still was there.  It's been 8 years since I've been to camp and was worried I would have a hard time fitting in with people who have been going to camp together for a long time.  While this was partly true, there were some incredibly kind people there who made me feel welcome and eventually I made some amazing friends, whom I hope to be able to keep in touch with for a long time.

Just being able to escape from the stress and pressures of my daily routine was such a blessing in itself.  On top of that, I had the wonderful opportunity to grow in my faith and to join in fellowship with other brothers and sisters in Christ.

The week was jam packed with swimming, volleyball, competitions, and worshiping the Lord.  We also went on a super fun overnighter at the lake where I went tubing for the very first time and completely loved it.  We made s'mores and had a devotion around the campfire and slept underneath the stars.  Though it was a bit uncomfortable and freezing cold, I think everyone really enjoyed it.  Later in the week, we had a dance party which was also a lot of fun.

It really makes me sad to think that this is over.  I thoroughly enjoyed myself this week and will treasure all the memories I made.  I'm so thankful for the opportunity to have gone to camp, to have strengthened my relationship with the Lord, to have bonded with my amazing cousin, and to have started new friendships with some incredible people.  I certainly hope to return next year, in whatever fashion that may be.

days till move in: 58