Word of Life Year 2

The last week of July I sent these two big kids off to summer camp. It was Leah's 2nd year, Andrew's 1st. Because Leah had told her brother all about the fun she had last year, he wasn't in the least bit nervous. He's never really been a clingy-type anyway, so he was just plain excited. He never once seemed like he would get homesick. And he didn't. He had a blast! (I doubt he showered much, and there's no way he ate like he should have, but what is camp for, right?)

A few other kids from our church went, although not many are close friends with Leah. They got to stay in a cabin together, though, so there was someone familiar nearby. I liked Leah's counselors and her cabin a lot better this year. Her counselor immediately greeted her and helped her get settled and then engaged the girls in a game to keep them busy until their next activity. Leah picked her bed then said goodbye, not nearly as nervous as she was last year. 

Leah & Andrew's cabins were right next door. I think they saw each other every day at meals. Andrew's counselor was great, also, and greeted him and for some reason gave him candy right from the start! 

The other kids got to pet a horse while we were settling in, and then, without a backward glance from the big kids, we were off.

It was awfully quiet at home for the week, with just two kids. We kept fairly busy and both were really well behaved because they had no one to bug all week. We were definitely glad to see Leah & Andrew when we got to go get them bright & early that Saturday, but they had a lot of great experiences and fun stories to tell. I'm so thankful they get the opportunity to enjoy summer camp, learning how to be on their own and make their own decisions! And I'm thankful for Word of Life and the things they teach our kids. I can't wait for many more years of summer fun for my kids!