Camping...

When I was a child, we went camping a lot during the summer. It was exciting, loading up the truck, heading out to find our perfect spot, setting up camp, and then 4-wheeling all day. It was something I looked forward to during the summer. If we weren't camping we were at Lake Pueblo, boating and fishing. I learning some of the most important life lessons while camping or boating. One time we were camping and I got up early in the AM and sat by the camp fire as a whole herd of deer descended into the valley around me. They grazed within feet of me. To this day I can remember how magical that moment in life was. I learned that sitting still and waiting can reward you with God's wonders.

Camping provided my family time to be together... sure mom and dad still argued and we still got in trouble... but it was quality time to get away from the city with my parents. I took my girls camping last weekend with Mario.. we found the perfect spot and set up camp. We stayed up LATE and ate Smores for breakfast. We has an amazing time! Even though my parents weren't there, I could feel my dad's presence around me. I felt at ease and blessed to have such amazing people in my life. I also must note that we were around the corner from where we spread my dad's ashes a few years ago.

I look forward to many more camping trips with my girls and Mario... hopefully we can make many more memories in the years to come! :)