Today was rock-climbing and rappelling. Both were a lot of fun. The rock was huge and wet. Needless to say, I didn't get far. I spent the rest of the activity belaying, beestinging, and spotting. It made me think-not everyone is meant to climb. If everyone was, then no one could climb, because no one would be belaying or spotting. Some people are meant to support and encourage those who climb, and I'm one of those people, and I'm totally fine with it. Quite a few people made it to the top, which was nice.
Rappelling was scary. I was on my own. No one else was around me. I had to let myself down the side of a mountain all by myself. As I went down, I remembered Phillippians 4:13-"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". It helped a lot, and I finally made it to the bottom. Today was scary, but fun. I got to help my friends and conquer my own fears. I know those two things will repeat themselves.
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Cool! This was my favorite blog entry to date--you're putting all the pieces together! Keep up with the journaling!
You and your fear of heights! Glad to hear you did it anyway
Hi Dan,
What an awesome experience Day 4 was! You are so amazing in your outlooks - the realization that some are meant to encourage, and your acceptance of that as opposed to the "more widely recognized" climbers. And the rapelling experience, and facing your fears - that is just awesome. It sounds like you already are having a lot of growth and adventure, and college itself hasn't even started! I am so proud of you and thrilled for you.
Love, Aunt Jayne
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