Girls Camp 2019

Reese and Quincy spent Tuesday-Thursday at Stake Young Women’s Camp.  The theme was Stand Up, Speak Out, Be Different. The girls camped by age, this year, which was wonderful because they had opportunities to build relationships with their peers in the stake. The girls also went to a new location, which had “cabins”, electricity, and a lodge space for indoor dining and activities during the super hot hours and rainy hours. I was fortunate to drive up a van load of these bright beauties and help settle them in.  Reese’s year theme was Spider-[wo]man and Quincy’s year was Wonder Woman. Due to the age change this year, there were 35 first year girls at camp! Quincy settled right in next to pals Annalisa G, Baylee G, and Avery D and Sarah H. 

I really missed my besties while they were gone. The house was not the same without my big girls, but I know they were building wonderful memories. I loved girls camp more than anything as a youth. I wish I could have with them been up at camp all week witnessing their relationships and testimonies grow stronger.  I’m grateful for friends who texted me pics and updates on my girls all week. And for friends who kept them well stuffed with yummy things to eat. That’s a Mother’s Love!  

Both girls came home filthy and in cute girls camp-y French braids, and headed straight to the kitchen for debriefing over soup and sandwiches, and now both are sound asleep in the basement at 2pm.  Looks like they had a perfect time! Thanks, Rogers Stake Youth Leaders for a great week for my daughters! 

Young Women in Excellence

Last night was the Young Women in Excellence ceremony. Oh it pulled so hard at my heart to not be personal progress leader anymore. But I was delighted to attend to celebratebe these phenomenal girls, especially my own Reese, who has been working consistently on her personal progress book. 

The theme was red carpet, so many of the older girls wore formal attire. I bought this dress over the summer from my friend's boutique for only $10 because it had a seam coming undone on the waistline. So yesterday, I finally took a needle and thread to it and Reese squealed with delight over her new dress to wear. I love how easily pleased she was!  

Some of girls were each honored for a value or attribute they have or are developing, and some were honored for projects they've completed or are working on. Reese was recognized for a 10 hour project in Individual Worth that she recently started. I think she felt special and loved by her yw leaders. 

Reese is solid gold. She is genuinely loving and charitable to her core. She works hard, puts effort and intention into service and lifting up others. 

Just the other day, she sent me this text: 

Oh this grateful girl. She is so special and I really appreciate the work the YW board put into this special night to honor and give love to the young women of the Sugar Creek ward. 

I said a hundred times as personal progress leader, "it's not about what you accomplish, but who you are becoming." The projects are only the action to take to provide and guide and move the girls to action to progress spiritually. You're progressing beautifully, Reese!

Young Women in Excellence

Last night was the Young Women in Excellence ceremony. Oh it pulled so hard at my heart to not be personal progress leader anymore. But I was delighted to attend to celebratebe these phenomenal girls, especially my own Reese, who has been working consistently on her personal progress book. 

The theme was red carpet, so many of the older girls wore formal attire. I bought this dress over the summer from my friend's boutique for only $10 because it had a seam coming undone on the waistline. So yesterday, I finally took a needle and thread to it and Reese squealed with delight over her new dress to wear. I love how easily pleased she was!  

Some of girls were each honored for a value or attribute they have or are developing, and some were honored for projects they've completed or are working on. Reese was recognized for a 10 hour project in Individual Worth that she recently started. I think she felt special and loved by her yw leaders. 

Reese is solid gold. She is genuinely loving and charitable to her core. She works hard, puts effort and intention into service and lifting up others. 

Just the other day, she sent me this text: 

Oh this grateful girl. She is so special and I really appreciate the work the YW board put into this special night to honor and give love to the young women of the Sugar Creek ward. 

I said a hundred times as personal progress leader, "it's not about what you accomplish, but who you are becoming." The projects are only the action to take to provide and guide and move the girls to action to progress spiritually. You're progressing beautifully, Reese!