camp day 1- extrme edge

I could feel my hands slipping, my arms burning as i grasped the rope. the hopeless feeling of giving up overcoming me. suddenly i could hear words of encouragement. the kind gesture gave me a surge of  new boost of confidence and i knew i could climb further. one step, two steps, three steps. what should have been minutes felt like hours as i gradually made my way up. Gradually the top loomed closer and closer. reach grab pull, reach grab pull. chanting these words to myself i inched closer and closer. finally the finish line. my grip loosened as relief washed over me. letting go i was gently lowered back to solid ground. I did it!