So I feel as if I have a lot to update everyone one so I'll do so within a few new posts... First of all:
I guided a trip! Woohoo!!! My ankle healed enough to allow me to co-guide our last co-ed trip. Such an experience! There were four guides in all which is unusual as guide teams mostly consist of only two people. But, with not as many trips as normal this summer it was important to get as many guides out as possible.
The trip was good, and the participants were great. The age range of the participants was 15-25 such a vast difference especially when incorporating biblical content/studies into a week-long adventure. Oddly, one of the younger participants was an old camper of mine from Warm Beach Camp so that was a surprise.
It was great to finally get out there and attempt to put skills learned to practice. I felt the guiding experience was pretty humbling as I was still learning quite a bit and communication and guiding overall was a little more difficult with three other people involved. But, the trip was amazing, the participants were great, and I really feel that a lot of us came away from the experience having more insights into ourselves and our faith in Christ.
I really enjoyed being able to get to know the particpants while paddling and seeing them ponder and discuss the questions and the content we presented them. And seeing them and myself so in awe of our creator as we experienced an adventure that isn't always an option. I wish I could take you all out there so you can experience the absolute serenity and beauty of the sunshine coast/sechelt inlet. Next summer you all should go on a trip, you won't regret it!
I walked away from that experience wishing I had been able to guide more trips but so thankful I was at least able to be out that week. I know I have quite a bit more to learn and and I'm even more excited about the possibility of guiding the following summer and taking advantage of opportunities to paddle throughout the year.
