On Friday, Bethany completed her week as a teen volunteer at Summer Heat Firecamp. This is an awesome camp put on by the Colorado Springs Fire Department for young women ages 14-19. Since Bethany attended as a camper last year, she was allowed to help out this time, and boy, did she ever have a blast! She was there by 7:45 every morning and a couple of times didn't get home until almost 8 at night, but not once did she complain (except when she was bummed that the week was over!) She scurried up the 110' ladder and helped out at the propane fire demo. And she got to be the "dummy" the girls dragged from the smoke filled building! The week was filled with fire-fighting activities and competition and I've never seen her happier. This was the highlight of her summer, by far. The recruiting that Bethany did with the firefighters during the school year paid off. This year they actually had a waiting list for the first time in awhile. I'm blown away by the love and dedication of the firefighters who put on this camp. They're amazing women...very inspirational and dedicated to encouraging young women to follow their dreams...to face challenges and conquer their fears. These women don't do this job for the money. Clearly, they do it because it's a passion for them. So thanks, Stacy, Rachael, Becka, Mindy, Wendy, Ruth, etc, for letting Bethany be a part of this journey. It's an experience she hopes to be a part of for many years to come.
She really does come alive during this week - not that she doesn't other times too. As one of the firefighters said, "She is such a positive person and so willing to help in any situation". That's our Bethany and we are so proud of her. Love, The Seniors
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