Sky Camp Snow Man

Sky Camp Snow Man, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

We had a great weekend of speaking and getting to know some delightful college students!

We woke up to the most beautiful blanket of snow. People were so happy. These are the two high school sitters who took care of the five kids on the retreat while their parents led the retreat.

I just thought this picture showed the joy of the snow at Sky Camp.

Then, the pictures to follow will show the stress of the snow at Sky Camp. The cooks, who had left right after breakfast, when the snow was pretty light, said that there was a tree covering the road. Someone came out and chain sawed it away. Then, the power at the camp went out (probably due to other downed trees on power lines). Then, the proprietor of the camp said, "Don't even worry about cleaning up your cabins. You have to get out of here or you may be stuck here without power!"

So, we kicked into high gear to pack up the whole camp. I was personally excited that I would get out of cleaning a bathroom!

LOL! It was exciting an end to a fun weekend. Read on.

Grateful for Four Wheel Drive and Chains

Grateful for Four Wheel Drive and Chains, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

We knew our trusty BURB would make it out of Sky Camp!

Stuck in the Snow at Sky Camp

Stuck in the Snow at Sky Camp, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

January 27

After the initial excitement of the snow in the morning, Jerome, the college pastor, came to the realization that he probably wasn't going to get the bus down from Sky Camp.

No chains

No chains, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Jerome didn't have chains for the church bus!

Finally Out

Finally Out, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Winberry Creek was a welcome sight after we came off the unploughed road out of Sky Camp. We had four wheel drive and chains and we were followed by the fifteen passenger van full of college students that needed to get back for midterm studying.

My dh and the college pastor came back to our town, turned back around to pick up the remaining 20 stranded retreat attenders between the two cars. They did manage to get chains on the bus afterall and they all caravaned down the hill and made it out with only the small car getting stuck for a bit.

On the Move!

On the Move!, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

January 25

I think this is called "When the Wind Blows" where you have to move when you can say yes to the question. Loved the motion of this picture.

College Retreat at Sky Camp

College Retreat at Sky Camp, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

George and I were asked to speak at a College Retreat for our church. We spoke on "Living an Intentional Life." George took a pic of me participating in the games.

Awakening to Snow

Awakening to Snow, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.5
We were delighted to see this on the ground. It was just a light dusting, but it was so beautiful.