Family

Jeffrey, Stephanie and Emilio

Ben, Sophia & Tate

Tate sat so still for the first little bit, then he loosened up and was putting
his hand in the water

Uncle Jeff, caught splashing Uncle James, Enzo and Maggie

It took Kammie and I a while to catch up with these guys, we were in
a Paddle Boat. Here is James, Enzo and Maggie

Wow, we caught 2 of the boats at the same time, Ben, Tate and Sophia, Stephanie, Emilio ( he
finally got brave enough to sit by himself in the middle of the boat) and Uncle Jeff ( Janelle stayed on
shore with the little kids that did not want to go on the water)

Me, swinging on the big swing

Jeffrey. on the big swing

It was more fun then I thought it would be

Kammie, she went all the way to the top

Ben

Lydia was scared, so they just swung her by hand

The Missionaries were the best, they were so good to the kids,
Thank You to the AMAZING missionaries that took care
of our family

Ada also had them hand swing her, she and Lydia had a really fun time

Stephanie, tried it also, we all had fun

Maggie thought it was the best

Enzo was a little nervous, but he had fun

Sophia had so much fun

Getting our instructions

A sand box is always fun

     We had the blessing of having all but one of our kids and their families come up to camp and stay for 2 days.  We LOVED it.  It was so fun to have them here, on the mountain, to be able to play with them and watch them overcome some fears on Challenge Courses, and time at the Lake.
     We missed Carrie and her family, but maybe next year, we can all plan a fun vacation together.

The HVC Grounds Maintenance team had to build a new pond
in the outback, for drinking water for the animals, this is the new pond.
We went on a ride to see it in the morning, before the family came. 

Elder Way, Elder LeFevre, and Elder Rawlings, pretending like they caught a BIG fish

Sis. Rawlings, taking a picture of Sis. Way and I

The only ones missing are Carrie, Briody, Calan, Annie, Josie and Baby LeFevre( Jeff and Janelle are expecting in November)

I feel my Saviors love

     We have a tradition on the lake.  Each day when the girls come to the lake, we have 2 minutes of silence.  This is a time for the girls to reflect on listening to the Spirit.  After the 2 minutes of silence is over, they sing the 1st voice of I feel my Saviors Love.  It is powerful to hear those young women's voices as they echo back to us across the lake.
     the last several times I have shared this experience with the girls, I have felt the spirit so strongly. The words of the song are:

   I feel my Saviors love
   In all the world around me,
   His Spirit warms my soul,
    Through everything I see,
    He knows I will follow Him,
     Give all my life to him.
     I feel my Saviors love,
     The love He freely gives me.

     As I have sang the words, "He knows I will follow Him, Give all my life to him"
I have felt and hoped that He really knows that I mean it.
     I love Him, I am so grateful for my Savior, I can do nothing without Him,  but with Him, I can do all things.
      I really do feel my Saviors love, everyday, I hope He feels mine, through how I live my life.

Some Fun pictures and adventures

     We went on a new trail with Elder and Sister Way, it was on Elder Way's bucket list.  I NEVER want to go on that trail again. Sister Way and I were so glad to be on solid ground again, we had to get out and kiss it.

Sis. Way, after kissing the gate

So happy to be on solid ground

Fun ride, but a lot scary

Mama and the twins, they come by our cabin every night

Reflections

     I have been thinking a lot this summer about our missionary work here.  It is a lot different from last year and in a lot of ways harder.
      When I compare this year with last year and our 2 years in Micronesia, this year pales in comparison.  Every mission has challenges, things to learn, etc, and we are learning a lot this year.
      We had the opportunity of attending one of our missionaries, from Pohnpei, wedding. The sealing was in the Salt Lake Temple.  Pres. and Sister Mecham were there and Elder Renlund performed the sealing.  The spirit was so strong, we loved it. It brought back a lot of the wonderful memories from Pohnpei.  Oh, how we miss our little Island and her people.  It made it so hard to come back up here to camp. Where there is a much different feeling
       I have often wondered over the last 16 months what we are here for, anyone can do manual labor, but each time I pray to ask for complete healing from this cancer, I receive the answer that the Lord needs us here right now. I do my best everyday, but sometimes I feel like I am wasting time.
     After serving a mission like our first one, in Micronesia, this one pales in comparison. But Sunday, as I taught the Relief Society Lesson, I had an epiphany.  I think I know why the Lord needs us to be here right now. I think we are here to encourage all these Senior Couples to go on missions away from there families, MLS, Humanitarian, CES  missions, after they are finished here.
     So many have chosen this mission because they don't want to go far away from their families, or they are afraid to go out into the world and really  teach the gospel, After the wonderful experience we had in Pohnpei, we would go again, in a heartbeat, if the Dr.'s would just let us. But for now, we are suppose to stay here, and now I think I know why.
     Sr. Missionaries are needed so badly all over the world.  They have so much love to bring, so much wisdom and life experiences.  The Lord needs them to go and hasten the work of salvation, so everyone can hear this wonder Gospel.
     I pray that we will be able to go again, one day, but until then, I must be content to serve to the best of my ability, wherever the Lord needs me, and right now it is here, on this mountain.

More Catch up Pictures

Our Pet Jack Rabbit, he lives right by our cabin

More Young Women on the Lake

A Canoe Rescue

The Deer came down for a drink of water

We got a wild Hail Storm, it was crazy

The baby Geese are as big as their parents, Mom and Dad were trying to teach them to
fly today.

We had a sweet treat of having our son, Ben's little ward come to
camp this week, they came to the lake today, and we had so much fun with
them out on the water. Ben is their Bishop, and I have to say, that it is such
a blessing to see him serve in this assignment. 

Love their smiling faces

Elder Bridge gave the girls a little pull around the lake, they loved it

After flying lessons, the Geese went for a swim with the Girls

After we finished our assignments at the Lake, Ben's ward
invited us to Dinner and a Luau

Bishop Ben and Kammie, it was fun to spend the evening with their
ward and the wonderful girls and leaders.

The Dancing begins

Awards were given out

To Top off a wonderful day, our baby fawn came out for a picture.