Day 8: God has humor

Because of the rain and snow, I raced to get my tent down. The tent, sleeping bag, and all of my stuff was soaked. Just about leaving my site, a truck with 10 people got out and they told me that they were going rafting!! How fun!! Maybe one day. I then walked back to a diner to get warm and get some food. This diner gave me an up north cabin feel. Everything had a cabin/woodsy feel to it. Knowing that I didn't eat anything yesterday, I knew that I had to try and get a large breakfast. However with no luck. Again, I couldn't finish my meal, and everything made me gag. Frustrated I ventured out into the snow and sleet. All around me people were wearing winter gear: there was snow all around me. Going towards Yosemite, not many towns were present. If I was lucky, there was a gas station. Again, nothing sounded good to me and I felt sick just thinking of food. For the whole day, I was forced to take a break once an hour to be sick. I knew that I must eat and drink something for I felt tired and dehydrated. However, even water made me sick. Still, I ventured through the coldness. Passing through a handful of national forests, that looked like the the forests from the movie E.T., I finally made it to the entrance of Yosemite. Going through the entrance, I had to stop at the restroom to warm my hands. One of the park rangers told me that it was uphill for the next 8 miles then downhill from there. Great! That is my goal. Another 8 miles then I would pitch my wet tent. It was crucial to keep going in the snow. Going up this hill, numerous park rangers asked me where what and where I was going. Because of my frozen lip, I couldn't respond properly, so they laughed. I ended up putting on more layers with clothes and socks. However, six miles up, another park ranger told me that I had to go back to the entrance where the campground is at and I immediately through a fit. I didn't climb up this hill for nothing. Agreeing with them, I stopped and saw a bathroom. I had half the mind of staying inside for the night. However, the ranger kept close tabs on me, and was forced to go back. On the way down, it started to hail. Wow. God must be laughing! Finally making it to the campground, it was night and the worker at the campground was gone. So... I pitched my tent next to a motorhome so that it appeared the tent belonged to it. That night was the coldest and uncomfortable I have ever been. Two feet of snow was uncomfortable and very cold. It soaked the bottom of my tent and sleeping bag. I woke up numerous times not being able to feel my toes and stomach still hurting. Now I am sure God was laughing.
Song in my head... Secret Place

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4: 4-6