Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Griffin's first camp- Indian Village at Forest Home




























































































Sunday we dropped our big guy Griffin off for his first stay away church camp at Forest Home. He will be gone for 6 nights!! He was not so happy at first but seemed to like his counselor and once we started unpacking his things he chippered up. I felt so bad when he layed down on his cot- he was way too long for it! So sad, that's all I keep thinking about at night, praying he's not too uncomfortable. He sleeps in an actual tepee with his tribe! It was harder then I thought to leave him, he is smack in the middle of a forest, makes me so nervous. I've been tossing and turning at night worrying. We got to stay for about an hour and get him all settled and see the place, it's great! He was fine when we left, another mom advised me to say goodbye quickly and not drag it on, so we did. He started to tear up a little when he hugged Holden. I know he is going to have a great time while he's there and I hope he will grow in the Lord, and from the experience, but it is VERY hard to not have any contact with him for this long. I'm not going to send Holden until he's 17!!!!! He is with his friends Noah and Dyllan, since he's known since they were babies, so that is comferting. We are sending him letters and packages every day as well as his immediate family, so I know he will really enjoy getting the mail. Holden surprisingly is doing fine and except for the 1st day hasn't mentioned missing Griff at all! I thought nights would be hard for him because they sleep together but he's been fine. Must be enjoying all the attention and spending 24/7 with Shannon! These are the photos I took when we got there. Please say a prayer for Griffin and that he's having fun and has a safe return on Saturday, thanks...

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hi Tina, I too remember leaving Julian to go to camp. My heart ached (sp?) This is all part of the parenting process also. Julian turned 18 yesturday! In heinsight, God was preparing me little by little for letting go. I'm glad Griffin had a great time!

Love you all,
Raquel