Sunday, May 22, 2011

Rollercoaster part 2

I just got back in line to ride the rollercoaster again. Ben and I went to Jordanelle yesterday to check out the campground I reserved for camp. We had a fun day together as a family, but our trip was a bummer. I'm not sure how the state parks and rec. people can feel good about calling what we saw a campground. It has a nice pavilion and a beautiful view of the reservoir, but that's about all it has. There was a steep hill that dropped off from the pavilion with about four new "tent pads". These were just a few places where the weeds had been cleared, they were only big enough for a small 2 man tent. There was no real trail to the tent sites, they were spread out and super muddy. We figured if there were a rainstorm, tents would slide down the hill into the water. The campsite also had an ampitheater which consisted of a broken down rock wall with 5 benches. I was not at all impressed. By the time we got back to Heber and stopped for lunch, the tears were flowing again, and it wasn't because my french fries were battered in glutenous gunk. I was ready to quit and say forget it all. I'm so grateful we checked things out yesterday, I would be sick if we got up there for camp and discovered the mess they call a campground. Even though I feel like I'm back to square one, I'm feeling okay about things. I have a new plan, Plan C as I call it in the works. I'm thinking that Willow Park in Lehi will be our new site for girls camp. It's nice and shady with level campgrounds and flush toilets. It's not ideal, but it will work. My mom mentioned that she thinks Heavenly Father is trying to protect us from the weather by keeping us out of the mountains. I think she might be right. I know I've said it before, but I'm going to say it again. Things will work out. Heavenly Father knows our needs and he will help us find a location for camp. Hopefully this is the last ride on the rollercoaster for now. I'm sure there will be bumps along the way, but nothing quite as crazy.

1 comment:

Dawna said...

Oh Crystal...I am so sorry. Your mom is right though, everything will work out and maybe you are supposed to stay out of the mountains for a reason. Remember, it is not about where you camp, but rather what kind of spirit you bring to it :) I have no doubt it will be great!!!