Trust In Your Heart

This past March, I was faced with the toughest decision I have ever encountered.  I had to pick between the two things that mean the world to me, figure skating and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp.  I had sacrificed so much for figure skating and spent countless hours on the ice, did I really want to give it all up?  However, Rainbow Trail was a place that was home for me and a place I had dreamed of working at since I first arrived there as a camper three years prior.  After hearing many opinions from my parents and friends, I realized that I needed to follow my heart and before I knew it, I began my journey working at Rainbow Trail for the entire summer.  The time I spent at Rainbow Trail this past summer became an experience I would not trade anything for.  Although too young to be a counselor, I was given the opportunity to work with kids as a counselor for a week!  It was such a joy and rewarding experience to have a cabin full of eight and nine year old girls.  It was amazing to see them grow in their faith and closer to one another in just one week.  Also, I was given the wonderful opportunity to go to Centennial for a Day Camp (like Vacation Bible School).  I had a class of nine darling second graders.  It was awesome to see them grow in their faith as well.  After working with kids all summer, I have realized how much I enjoy it and would love to do something with kids in the future.  This summer I also grew very close to the other staff that I had the pleasure of working with.  We went from not knowing one another at all, to a family. Each and every person I was blessed with knowing this summer certainly had a huge impact on my life.  As I reflect on my summer at Rainbow Trail, I cannot even put into words how amazing my experience was.  It truly changed me.  Follow your heart.  You never know where it will lead you.

Just a little bit about the place I call home...

A few pictures from my wonderful summer...