Connection

by Alex Shaw

 

I have never been to creation before. This is my first year. So far i have had a complete blast. Relient K came and they are my favorite band. I love meeting new people, and there was a lot of that this week. Creation is a place where you can be as crazy as you want and no one will judge or criticize. I even dyed the tips of my hair green! Not only has creation been crazy fun, but this is the closest I think I have been to God. I feel a real connection now. I also feel a lot closer to the people in my youth group. We get so connected, we all group together and bawl our eyes out. We just hug, sway, and sing until it’s time to leave. We named it “the amoeba of love” (yes, I looked at Anna’s for the spelling). Last night (Friday night) was Candlelight and it was so beautiful. Everyone in the crowd had a lit candle and it was a sight to see! You couldn’t imagine how big the crowd was. I felt so connected, comfortable. The feeling I get is amazing when we are singing and praying to God. I realize now I can talk to him for anything. Not just to pray for me or for others, but to just talk about things that I might not want to share with everyone else. Creation is a very spiritual, moving experience filled with fun and excitement, but also some tears. Even though I love it here and am excited for Creation 2010 I do miss my family a little and I suppose I have to go home sometime…….