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In the Keepers handbook there is a section called recreational activities, it states:
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might;” Ecclesiastes 9:10.
The word “recreation” means refreshment of the strength and spirit after toil. Certainly, as Christian girls, we will work hard at our daily tasks, but after our work is finished, it is really nice to take a short time to refresh ourselves with an enjoyable activity. “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Proverbs 17:22. Recreation can be a brisk walk in the fresh air or a rousing game of volleyball.
Recreational activities can be a challenge, an excellent means of exercise, fun, and a great way of having fellowship with others. In this section of the handbook, we will cover some activities that a young lady can enjoy throughout her life. Certainly, these are skills which you will enjoy learning.
With that encouragement in mind we had set up a day of ice skating for the girls at a local rink. Some of the girls (and a mom or two) had never been on the ice before. We had a wonderful, if somewhat cold time. Sure, there were some spills, falls and tumbles – a couple of aches and more then one sore bum by the end of our session… but everyone had a great time and we are all keen for another day on the ice.
To earn the badge for ice skating the girls need to be able to: skate 1 mile, skate backwards & be able to come to a stop without touching anything.
If memory serves me all of the girls accomplished all the tasks. Below are some pictures of our day on ice. What a blessing to be able to go out and have fun while fellowshipping with the girls and moms. Have I said yet today that I just love Keepers?
 Addi heading out on the ice
Kim & her girls
Moms on the side for a quick break
Kim giving a lesson
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