I have received a little peace of mind today. I was able to log into the Cho-Yeh website and view some photos of Caitlin at camp. Just seeing her having fun with new friends puts my heart at ease a little. It's amazing what a tiny little image on a computer screen can do for easing an anxious heart!
I've seen photos of her at the Cho-Dome and also swimming and having a snack. She looks happy in every photo! I also like the fact that I can send her emails each day letting her know how much we love her and are so very proud of her. The only bummer? No return emails. But that's okay, I'll live and she'll have fun so it's all good!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Bravery
Sometimes bravery comes in very different forms... For me, I had to sum up all my courage to not cry or make a scene as we left Caitlin at Camp Cho-Yeh this afternoon for her first summer camp experience.
Now, I know in my head that she will be perfectly fine and have a terrific time. But my heart is screaming that I left my baby girl in the woods with a bunch of strangers!!! Okay, that is a bit irrational but completely true! Well, mostly true. Our nephew, Michael, is there as a counselor and her friend, Kailey, is there in the next bunk over but still, it is scary.
I am quiet certain that she is having the time of her life and I will spend a good portion of this week worrying and wondering about her. It's not that I don't know Cho-Yeh like the back of my hand, because I do. I went there many years as a camper, counselor, retreat leader, work crew, etc. In fact, I've probably spent some part of half the years of my life at Cho-Yeh. In many ways it was a "home-away-from-home" for a long time. I've stayed at every campsite there, helped put in part of the ropes course, cleared brush, painted, and all sorts of other projects over the years. Cho-Yeh helped me grow in my faith a tremendous amount and I hope it does the same for Caitlin. In fact, I know it will. God uses that little patch of piney woods in east Texas to do some amazing things in the lives of kids. Adults, too.
So, to Lauren and Allie (Caitlin's counselors), I pray blessings upon you and the sweet girl I have entrusted to you. Take care of her as I would and love her for all she is.
Now, I know in my head that she will be perfectly fine and have a terrific time. But my heart is screaming that I left my baby girl in the woods with a bunch of strangers!!! Okay, that is a bit irrational but completely true! Well, mostly true. Our nephew, Michael, is there as a counselor and her friend, Kailey, is there in the next bunk over but still, it is scary.
I am quiet certain that she is having the time of her life and I will spend a good portion of this week worrying and wondering about her. It's not that I don't know Cho-Yeh like the back of my hand, because I do. I went there many years as a camper, counselor, retreat leader, work crew, etc. In fact, I've probably spent some part of half the years of my life at Cho-Yeh. In many ways it was a "home-away-from-home" for a long time. I've stayed at every campsite there, helped put in part of the ropes course, cleared brush, painted, and all sorts of other projects over the years. Cho-Yeh helped me grow in my faith a tremendous amount and I hope it does the same for Caitlin. In fact, I know it will. God uses that little patch of piney woods in east Texas to do some amazing things in the lives of kids. Adults, too.
So, to Lauren and Allie (Caitlin's counselors), I pray blessings upon you and the sweet girl I have entrusted to you. Take care of her as I would and love her for all she is.
Summer Camp - Year One
Well, we dropped Caitlin off at Camp Cho-Yeh this afternoon. I am sad and I miss her already. She, however, tells a whole different story. Earlier she asked what time it was. "It's 12:00 p.m." I replied. "Well when is Daddy going to be home?" "In about 2 hours." To which she explaimed, "YES!! Two hours to FREEDOM!!!" I just looked at her, shook my head and stated, "What? Don't you pretty much get to do whatever you want around here anyway?" "Yes," she said, grinning, "but it just sounds good!"
Having said that, I'm quite certain she is having a blast and not missing her dad and me too terribly much.
Having said that, I'm quite certain she is having a blast and not missing her dad and me too terribly much.
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