Rain + Dirt = Mud

Today we spent our afternoon sessions helping out around Camp Crossraods. Our team was assigned the task of planting a flower garden just outside of the main dining hall. We ‘dug in’ to say the least. Catherine created a beautiful stone walkway through the garden while the rest of us not-so-strategically planted flowers and buds sporadically through out the garden. After a couple hours our hands and knees were muddy and we had dirt lodged underneath our fingernails. I’m quite curious to see how things will bloom over the coming weeks, and to see our ‘master piece’ when we return.

Just as we finished our work on the garden the clouds began to roll in and we could hear thunder in the distance. Blythe, Catherine and I saw this as a great opportunity for some rain dancing. The three of us eagerly embraced the rain, spinning and twirling under the big drops falling from the sky. Once we were out of breathe from our extreme dance moves we began practicing our head stands in the wet, muddy grass. Next, we attempted to teach Catherine how to do a kart weal, this was entertaining. We finished with some ballet moves (led by Blythe) through the field. It was very graceful.

Thank you for all your support!

-Laura