Enchanted Rock

Well, on monday my friend Jarom Hulet and I decided that we were going to go camping on friday, just out of the blue for no apparent reason. Just sounded like a fun thing to do. So we recruited Ian Lindsay, John Deleon, and Kevan Bergam to come along with. It was a blast!

We got to Enchanted Rock at about 8, but by that time it was already dark. So we had to hike a little more than a mile to our campsite in the dark, which was quite an adventure. It was such a nice night we just laid out our tent as a tarp and slept under the stars, talking into the night. The next morning we all somehow woke up at six, and decided to climb the rock and watch the sunrise. It was a glorious view, and I was glad that we did. Then we explored some caves, hiked back, ate breakfast, then just hung out. It was a good weekend.

But I was reflecting on how awesome of an experience it really was to be out there with all those guys. Not only were they my friends that I have been close with for years, but they are my brothers in the priesthood. Together through the years we have helped each other grow and develop in the gospel. We entered together as deacons into the Aaronic Priesthood, and now we are getting ready to move on to the Melchizedek priesthood. Jarom is getting ready to leave on his mission soon, and its just amazing to remember seeing him ordained a deacon. We have all come a long way, and I look forward to seeing all the good that these guys do.

Also when one is out in nature, one cannot help but contemplate on how magnificent our earth is. The stars and moon glowed with celestial beauty, and in the morning the sun rose majestically upon us seated on a great rock, high above the rest of the world. It truly was a sight to see, and I am so thankful to have a God so loving to create a world with such beauty for us to reside in. And for those who say miracles have ceased, simply need to wake up and watch the sunrise. Small miracles happen everyday, its just up to us to notice them.