2018 Shield of Faith Conference

Gracie, enjoying beach time

Sweet friends

Grant enjoying a nutritious snack!

Enjoying time with friend Chandra 

Ashley & Amanda

Ashley and Amanda enjoyed helping in the dining area

Sweet fellowship

Last day, saying goodbye

Sisters' Camping Trip - Mt Jefferson Wilderness

Ashley & Amanda had a wonderful time camping with some of their most precious sisters. It was so fun to hear about their car mishaps, interesting encounters with other hikers, equipment failure and how God provided for all of it! They thoroughly enjoyed the encouraging conversations and exciting adventures. I am so blessed that our young ladies have such wonderful friends to share their lives with in this season. True friends are an amazing gift from God!

The car problems that caused the girls to have to stop and ask for help numerous times on their way up to the pass seemed to even themselves out by the time they reached their destination..

The next issue they faced was that Laura's hiking shoes which hadn't been used for a while- fell apart and the girls had to tape the soles back on!! Thankfully a park ranger set them up with adhesive!

Laura is amazing.. instead of complaining, she hiked all the way into their camping area with a full pack, miles and miles the next day on an extensive hike.. and back to the car again with taped on soles.. not complaining. 

The boys had teased our girls that they were bringing everything but the kitchen sink! All the girls had some pretty heavy packs to haul in 5 miles to their camping area..

And they're off!

They finally reached their destination and were able to set up their 2 man tent that Ryan had loaned them

A room with a view!

Everyone gets a much-needed back rub!

It ended up pretty chilly- and most of the girls had only brought a sweatshirt

Autumn-Grace and Ash fetch some water from the lake

Heading out toward three finger Jack

Laura & Amanda- Precious friends (and neighbors!!)

Morning breakfast and preparations to hike back to the vehicle

Precious sister time, sharing what the Lord is doing in their lives...

Priceless memories!

Ashley and her ground squirrel friend

Hiking back to the car

One last picnic together

Now about that dragging undercarriage.. anyone have twine?

There! that outta get 'em home!

Precious Sisters & Friends