Monday, December 31, 2007

Winter Encampment

Saturday was a milestone for this family. We drove Landon up to Starke to Camp Blanding to attend Civil Air Patrol's Winter Encampment for a week. He wanted to go since you must attend an encampment to become an officer, but he was also dreading it as it is like boot camp for this level.

Unfortunately, right as we pulled into camp Landon informed us that he had no idea what he did with the $20 we gave him the night before. We told him to put it in his wallet with his CAP ID, but he had no recollection of actually doing that. Of course, I fussed at him somewhat (and gave him another $20). I really think he'll find the first $20 in his wallet. When he got out of the van, he had big crocodile tears running down his face. Then, I felt horrible for fussing at him. We had to hurriedly try to calm him down so he could check in. I'm sure it was a combination of the money and the stress of being away that upset him. But it wasn't a good last memory for this mama to have of leaving her baby for a week.

Here's a picture of him unloading his stuff from the back of the van and then heading into the check-in building.



We can read about what he is doing every day here. Pray for all of us as we get through this week!

6 comments:

Debbie said...

Oh, Linda, how tough for you. I hate it when the kids get teary and we are leaving them someplace. I did have to chuckle at the daily Doolie report....all those instructions on making a bed! Prayers for a good week for you all.

Linda said...

Yes, it was funny! I couldn't even follow what they were saying. I plan to have Landon teach everyone else when he gets home, too!

Emily said...

Linda! I will be praying for you all. It must of been hard for all of you . . .Hugs . . Emily

Lisa in Jax said...

I'm praying! What an exciting time. I bet he has a lot of fun. We're considering joining CAP next year. I just couldn't manage it this year with a new baby and Isaac's surgeries.

Cynthia said...

Being away from family is hard enough without added stress. Hopefully the week goes quickly for you all.

Romany said...

I hope he's back home safe and sound by now!