I just have to say how amazing my singles ward is! They are so friendly and concerned about the inactive members. There are so many people who have shown love and concern for Nick. They are constantly asking about him and seeing how is doing, willing to do anything they can to help out. Some have never met him before and yet, they still want to do everything they can to welcome him into the ward and to be his friend. Aaron, a young man in the ward, tracked him down. We had ward prayer at my house in hopes Nick would be there. As always, the Lord answered our prayers and Nick and Zoe showed up for dinner that day. But...as soon as everyone began to arrive, he jetted downstairs to avoid these people he didn't know. He fears that people will jude him and not welcome him because he is not living in such a way he feels welcome. I wish there was a way for him to understand that they are just ordinary people, looking for another friend to join in. After the thought and prayer, I took Aaron and couple of his buddies downstairs to meet Nick. They had a good conversation and set up a time to go rock climbing, something Nick has wanted to get into.
I, myself, have done climbing indoors, but have never had the courage to want to try it outdoors. The Saturday we planned to go I had a photoshoot that morning and wasn't sure I would make it back. Plus, my friend, Lauren was in town from Boston and I wanted to see her. But when I realized Nick wasn't going to go if I didn't go, I was determined to make it happen. This was the first time Nick even agreed to hang out. The thing that was so perfect about it was the fact that we only had a smaller group going on a non-ward outing, so it wasn't as overwhelming. I feel like if we can do it this way, introducing him to people within the ward, he will have more reason to come to bigger activities.
Mike, Aaron, Nick, Megan, Me, and Zoe
We drove up Little Cottonwood Canyon and once we arrived unladed all the gear and hiked up the side of a 100 ft cliff to repeal down it. To be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of the repelling. It was a little scary at first, but once I got the hang of it I just was just boring...not much to it. Maybe if I was repelling down the side of a waterfall or something, it would make it more fun. But I loved the rock climbing! There was a ledge I was trying to get up and over. I was so frustrated because my arms kept giving out on me and I would have to come down. But my never-quit-attitude, I was going to get it! And, i did! After the third climb up, I made it up and over! Victory!! We had a fun group that went and really enjoyed having Nick and Zoe around.
I think it was a great success and we all had a great time! I got over my fear and absolutely loved it! I was happy to see Nick making some good friends and hopefully we will do this again soon.
-Peanut
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