Last weekend, my two big girls and Danny loaded up the car and drove up to the mountains for a Father/Daughter Christian camp. We'd had it on the calendar for weeks, and the excitement was pretty over the top. I can't say who was more thrilled about getting out of town, either Danny or the girls, for some much needed rest, enjoyment of nature, and communing with God.
They arrived just in time for dinner, enjoyed a welcome session, then made their way to their cabin for bed. That's when Danny's stomach started trembling. Poor guy. By the next morning, when he called me, he'd been up all night. He stayed in bed that entire day, finally calling the nurse for some electrolyte pills when his legs started cramping painfully from dehydration.
What were the girls doing all day Saturday while Danny was cooped up in the cabin? Well, here is just another example of how the Lord provides. It just so happens that some fellow Brawley-ites had also made their way up to this particular father/daughter camp. One of them is a pastor/friend of ours who graciously invited our girls to tag along with he and his daughter, and the rest of their church group. So even though Danny suffered through a rough day, our daughters had a wonderful experience with friends. Sure, it would have been better for Danny and the girls to be together, but God had a different plan. Fortunately, His plan is perfect. Plus, as the girls were quick to point out upon arriving home, we always have next year!
The remainder of my blog is going to be a little different and very special. Emma and Clara are going to provide the commentary on the pictures that THEY took while at camp. So here is their experience, in their own words. Take it away Emma (age 8) and Clara (age 7)!
"That was our view from the front door of our cabin. It was great." ~ Emma
"Clara was glad to be there!" ~ Emma
"While Daddy was sick in bed Emma took pictures with me." ~ Clara
"One of our friends and Clara were trying to hold up the mountain." ~ Emma
"Emma is glad to be here. Emma is happy. Emma is in front of the mountains." ~ Clara
"I am wearing a coat for the first time in a long time." ~ Clara
"That is Trout Pond and we saw ducklings swimming very fast with their mother. It seemed like they had a motor." ~ Emma
"This is a dead tree that looks like a monster." ~ Clara
"We were waiting at the ropes course forever." ~ Emma
"We were waiting for the rock wall and smiling while taking pictures." ~ Clara
"We were so excited, it was almost our turn!" ~ Emma
"Isn't this rock wall so tall?" ~ Clara
"We are getting ready for the party. It's almost time to go!" ~ Emma
"Before the dance, I fell asleep." ~ Clara
"That creek was amazing! It had so many twists and turns, and it seemed like you were going to fall down the river!" ~ Emma
"The water felt so cold that I just got out so I could warm my feet up." ~ Clara
"Clara punched me in the stomach with the bars!" ~ Emma
"On accident!" ~ Clara
"No it wasn't." ~ Emma
"It was so exciting to be in my class. We were playing a copying game." ~ Emma
"The class was playing 'Telephone' and it was my turn." ~ Emma
"I was on the rope course and a girl took a picture of me." ~ Clara
"We had a picnic with our friends and we ate some sandwiches and chips." ~ Clara
"It was a great dinner. I loved it. We were at the dining hall. It was great that Daddy was well." ~ Emma
"We had a fun trip." ~ Clara
"I'm glad to be home." ~ Emma
1 comment:
What a fun way to hear about their trip, oh to be a kid again!
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