"Some say that heaven is far away. . .

I work with some incredible ladies in our Young Women's program. These eight women each bring a generous amount of talent, testimony and love to our organization. I am blessed to serve beside them. We are making preparations for camp and were asked by our faithful Stake Camp Leader (who I must say is a dear friend of mine and who I love and admire greatly) to make a trip up to the camp and choose a hike for our own ward to take. Now this sweet friend of mine does not take the matter of hikes lightly. Her testimony of this experience at Girls Camp is steadfast and immovable. I know she had every ward in her heart and prayers as this "hike choosing" day dawned. Myself and Shannon (I don't think she'll mind me using her name here) were up bright early yesterday morning to make the drive up to camp. We had talked about what our purpose for this hike could be and what experience we hoped the girls to have. I know Shannon has made this a part of her prayers and thoughts for quite some time. Not because she told me so, but because that is just how Shannon does things - always thoughtful, always prayerful. As we headed up to the mountains I knew that my prayer and hers and many others were drifting to the heavens. We arrived at camp and set out to find a spot for our hike experience to take place. We decided to try the path less trod. We thought we had followed the directions to get to a certain trail head but the further we walked, the more unsure we became. Did we miss the turn off? Had we gone to far? Were we even in the vicinity? We decided to walk a little further. Just a few paces along we looked up and stopped. . .
Almost at the same time, both Shannon and I said "this is it!" Shannon said "Just look at this! Steadfast and immovable!"
The grove of pines that stood before us was a majestic answer to our heartfelt prayers.
The primary song continues. . . but I feel it close around me as I pray." And I can say YES! Heaven touched my shoulder that beautiful morning. I'm extremely grateful that once again, this child's prayer was answered.