1ds9 is ecstatic to finally be in Cub Scouts as a first year Webelo! Scouting is a family tradition for us. Dh, his brother, and several cousins are all Eagle Scouts as is my little brother. Both of our dads have been very active in leadership in Scouts for many years, and dh's mom was as well (especially on the Cub Scout level).
With this rich heritage of Scouting, you would've thought that we would have signed our only boy up as soon as he was old enough, but we really didn't feel the Lord leading us to do so until now. We had investigated a troop in Virginia but weren't at peace about it, so we didn't pursue it further. Instead, we enjoyed numerous sports. Upon moving to Indiana, we really thought that it was time to start Scouting and we are very pleased with the troop of which we are now a part. There are at least two homeschool families that we know from our church, and one of those boys is also in 1ds9's den, so he's excited to have a friend, and a Christian homeschooled one at that. I'm confident that he'll make many more friends and we are excited about the opportunity to get connected in the community and share our faith with those who may not believe.
We are also pleased that the Boy Scouts of America has stayed true to many of the Judeo/Christian values that it was founded upon even under immense pressure to forsake them. In addition, this is a great opportunity for father and son to build lasting memories together and continue to develop a fabulous relationship with eachother. Already, the incentive of working one-on-one with Dad has encouraged son to behave well for Mom during the day! (BONUS!!!)
Anyone want to buy some popcorn? | 
