My Boy Scout is going on his first 20 miler trip this coming weekend. Woo Hoo!! Yes, I'm a little nervous for him, but very excited. This isn't just a hike alone. It's a backpacking trip. So they're all packing 20+ pounds on their back. This particular trip is in the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. They will be spending Saturday going up a mountain with a 2,000+ ft elevation change, and Sunday going down. Apparently, even as hard as it is, the boys choose to put this trip on their calendar two times during the year...October and March. Below are the links if you're interested in seeing where 'bouts they're going...it's beautiful country.
I know this will be his biggest challenge to date. I wouldn't be surprised if he experiences a few "breaking points"....his Scout Master says it happens to all of them on their first "big one". But, on the positive side, it also brings the boys (or young men I should say) closer together as a team and as friends doing life's adventure together. I think it's so exciting that he's learning so much about the outdoors and how to survive on your own...trapping, tracking, fishing...so cool. They camp in patrols, tenting with a partner. And they cook in patrols, planning out their weekend menu on their own.
Well, keep him and the boys in your prayers this weekend. I'd appreciate it.
I'm sure that he will do fine. He will have a blast, try not to worry.
Ck our my blog I posted about scouting - we had to deal with dismissing a leader this weekend.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God.
The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
Deborah
October 19, 2006 - He'll do fine
Ck our my blog I posted about scouting - we had to deal with dismissing a leader this weekend.