I am Loved

By Asher Jones, Senior at Grace Calvary 

I've been having a rough couple years and having trouble with my faith recently. I went to Work Camp at Mikell this past week. I hadn't been to Mikell in a few years due to this issue. What I have been struggling with is I am transgendered. I wasn't able to walk into my own church for the fear of being in a place where I felt I didn't belong and was allowed to be. This week at Work Camp, not only did I come out to the entire camp alongside my friend, but the support and love and acceptance that followed was unconditional and I was shocked and so blessed. Not only has my faith strengthened and grown from it, but I have formed new relationships and strengthened new ones that will last a lifetime and for that I am forever grateful. Camp Mikell is my home and my family and I cannot wait to join them again next year.