…currently at Camp Miniwanca embarking on a new journey…
Bee and I arrived in Michigan on June 3. We went directly to Traverse City in order to teach a Wilderness First Responder course. Then back to Shelby for Camp staff training and prep for campers to arrive.
Adventure Daringly: Bee and I have been daring to continue on our adventure since the death of our beloved Jannali. With the one year anniversary of her death, June 21, happening while we are at Camp Miniwanca; this is our first trip to camp without her. Filled with so many emotions, there are tears with reminders of her life with us. When I see something that sparks a memory, it usually involves her happiness. Her happiness filled my heart! I still cry everyday, missing my beloved BIG dog!
WE MISS HER EVERYDAY!
Spring has Sprung: as we live our lives, we stay observant of nature and the beauty around us. Nature is so amazing! How do caterpillars turn into butterflies anyway? It’s a complete transformation of being!
While at camp we were gifted by nature’s wonderful beauty. We saw this mama laying eggs:
We saw this beautiful turkey vulture sunning herself with a full wing spread, back to the morning sun…however when I ran to get my phone for a picture, she had put her wings down. The sign she is perched on says “at my very best”. Kinda looks like she’s pointing at the sign doesn’t it?
Serve Humbly: I was finishing up my CEC’s for my nursing license, reading Holistic and Integrative Nursing: Elements of Practice…
Since arriving at Camp, I’ve felt disconnected. I was so thirsty for the feeling of positivity, inspiration, rejuvenation, supportive community …all of these I’ve grown to rely on from my Camp Miniwanca experience. Except this year, Covid recovery camp was different.
…as I continued to read on, the Chapter of Consciousness and the Mechanism of Mindfulness came next. Delivering this message;
I honor and acknowledge mindfulness, and was able to allow this Camp experience to BE what it was meant to be. I was able to shift my perception, allowing time and space to grow/learn. Incorporating mindfulness into my meditation, it created space to reflect on my judgement of my expectations. Sometimes stepping away, honoring HONEST self reflection is the action needed for growth/enrichment.
Camp was only 1 session, 3 weeks long this year. Usually campers are here all Summer, several sessions over months. However, with a shortened camp, I was able to show Bee around where Mommy works every Summer. We are staying through for National Leadership Conference, however, the conference is on the Girls’ side of camp; leaving Boys’ side open to show Bee. We walked on all the trails and in all the nooks and cranny’s. She really enjoyed herself.
We found these on our walks…
…hawk feather, young deer skull…
Bee and I are heading back to Base Camp next week. For my Birthday, I get to teach a WFR course with my dear friend Tara.
In other self development news…I registered for Herbal Medicine for Professionals course. It’s a few semesters and intensives. I’m excited to increase my knowledge of herbal remedies, grow as a holistic healer, and learn more advanced medicine. Course begins the end of August. At the conclusion of this course, my goal is to create an herbal apothecary that can travel with us.
Blessings to all of you…We’re grateful for your support, caring, and following along with us. My hope is that by sharing my vulnerability/process/growth, those who read/follow along will find it a resource for their own self growth.
PEACE, LOVE, and HAPPINESS.