Life rocks!!!!

When realizing that i had four days to recover from Africa before i left for teen camp, i was not the happiest person on the planet. I knew i wanted to go to camp, but i was tired, confused and had a lot to sort through. But Camp was coming, so, i just dove right in and prepared for camp.
  Fifteen of us from the youth group loaded the van for camp Sunday night, and got our minds and hearts prepped for the week by having a mini youth group during the Sunday evening service. All over Chesapeake and Virginia beach, at 5 am Monday, teens were getting out of bed, showering and driving to Avalon Hills Bible Church. At 7 am, we were West Virginia bound and life rocked.
  the 6 hour drive was not bad, we kept occupied by watching movies, eating gummies and pop tarts and then chatting! I love road trips. I didn't really know what to expect and i wasn't sure how this week was going to go. When we got there, I did not feel good. My Africa sickness was back. A headache greeted my as we pulled into Alpine Bible Camp. I took a benadryl, and my headache left soon after- for which i am most grateful. Bridget and Glory and Myself were dropped off at our cabin. Our counselor was so sweet and welcomed us to Alpine. We met our other cabin mates- Amy, Hannah and Kanitha. Then, camp started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And as the week rolled on, i was changed. My youth group was changed. every one was getting right with God, and being encouraged, challenged, and we were learning great things!!!
  The constant activities, the Bible studies, the chapel sessions, and the fellowship, were so impacting. Our counselors were easy to talk to, easy to be around. The schedule was easy to learn and by Wednesday, we were in a routine. From 2-5pm, we had free time. and during these three hours, the youth group would meet up. These were the hours that i loved best. When we just hung out and had fun with each other, the other teens and the staff would tell us that we had something special, and that the relationship we had was wonderful. I felt so honored to be part of the youth group. and i really felt like i found my place! I knew that i was friends with all the girls, and we would help each other out and be friends forever; I knew that i could just be me around the boys, and that everything was fine. nothing was awkward. I didn't have to be super careful. I could just be me. There were moments at camp were i had to really ponder how to handle a situation. I grew in ways i didn't even realize. I learned to take every thought captive. I learned that i needed to memorize more and more scripture. I learned that with the freedom we have in America, there is no way i can just be a complacent christian. I had to be on fire. and passionate. and i learned that i always need God. and i even need to depend on Him completely even when the sun is shining. And so, Camp Alpine has changed my life. Life rocked at Alpine. But the God who worked in me at camp is the same God who works in me at home. And so, i plan on continuing to grow, and my life will continue to rock. even when it's raining.