Personal Narrative: My Road Trip To Colorado

A near-death experience is not what I would have expected when I embarked on a road trip to Colorado with my church group. It was supposed to be one of the best weeks of our lives, and it was. We still reminisce about Colorado and talk about going back and visiting almost every single day. The experiences we gained while working with others is one that taught me valuable lessons. Up until I went on this trip, I was a sand-in-your-hair, sand-on-your-feet, salt water type of person. I could have lived on the beach my entire life and still never feel as if I’ve had my fill of it. After this trip to Colorado, I now realize that I am a lungs-burning, heart-pumping, hiking type of person as well. The changes that I experienced in Colorado is something that I hope everyone is able to experience in their life.
We were driving up the mountain on a thin, rocky road in a van filled to the brim with people, pillows, blankets, and suitcases. All of a sudden, we were thrusted into sunlight with an open view of the mountains. None of us could have gotten closer to the windows, even if we wanted to. We continued to trek up the mountain, and when we finally arrived, we were itching to get out of the van and run around in the grass. Little did we know, we should have taken that time to take naps or relax, because we would be on our feet for the rest of the day, staying up until one in the morning to help set up the stage, speakers, and decorations in the worship