Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Redberry Experience

Wow...what to say??? Redberry was amazing. And that's just put lightly. It felt like God was right there with us, touching people's hearts. You can find God anywhere, all you have to do is search for him. We did, and he was definitely there with us. Awesome, God!

Our campfire was a major highlight for me (I think it was for most people!) We just opened up our hearts and shared about what was going on in our lives. Obstacles, goals, achievements, whatever: it was definitely all said. And most people cried! Including me! (and apparently, I am a basket case). Fellowship. Excellent.

The "Encouragement Stick". O man, I cried during this one too. What Michelle and Brittany, and even Mr. Weber said to me really really touched me. I don't even know why he would choose to talk to me out of everyone there, but I really liked what he had to say. Apparently, I'm like Joseph. I was reading that story over today and I'm at the point where I understand what he was getting at...it's really cool.

Here's another thing I will remember forever too: Colin just running up to me crying and hugging me. So we just kind of stood there and cried and hugged and talked. I totally felt God there too...it was selfless and just out of brotherly love. So there we were, just standing there together, crying and praying for Erin. It was amazing, because I never would have thought that Colin would have cried like that. Same goes for Ryan and Dylan. It feels like something is really going to change between some of us. We just have to be open to it.

Praying for Erin was amazing too...God was just totally leading me, and I felt really ready and prepared to do that--just put my hand on her shoulder and pray out loud for her. And Amy and Dylan...man, my heart goes out to them tonight. I know exactly how they feel. I've been there myself.

So now I guess I'm praying harder than ever that our class can completely break down those walls that cliques have built. Walls of indifference and apathy and self-centeredness. But like I said, everybody has to be into it. I know we can do it, we just have to work together. Team building!

I wish I had the time and strength to write on here about all the reasons I cried at Redberry, and why I'm crying right now. But I am just not ready to. Just have to keep fighting for now. Anyway, peace out. Have a nice evening.

♥Erika

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