camp.

Every December, Central America Young Life has a training camp in Nicaragua where all the top leaders of the different countries come together for a week to learn, laugh and grow in Jesus together. We take anywhere from 4 - 5 classes throughout the week, with a Young Life club each night, followed by reflexion and a fun night time activity. Keep in mind - this is all in Spanish. Last year, I had just arrived on a 13 hour bus ride to Nica, woke up the next day and went to training camp. Needless to say I was exhausted - mentally, spiritually and physically. I literally think I sleep my way through camp...my friends all still remember how tired I was! But this year, by God's grace, I made it through the week without feeling totally and completely overwhelmed. In fact, I really enjoyed my time there: Learning about topics such as prayer, discipleship and giving Young Life talks. Meeting people from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama. Laughing and laughing and laughing with my Nica friends (generally at my expense). Bonding with the girl leaders in Managua Central by sharing a (very small, cold) room. It was a wonderful way to end 2014 in Nicaragua. And tomorrow, I'm off to South Carolina to celebrate Christmas with friends and family! Feliz Navidad!