07/06/2024
It’s been a couple weeks since my troop went to summer camp up at Cole. It’s also been quite a weird summer to start. I was not able to be up at camp for most of the week, but my leaders did an amazing job. Stephanie stepped up as acting Scoutmaster, and realized that it’s not easy.
Here’s what I reflected on 🫶
Even though I quit smoking October 2022, I still visit my spot when I’m at camp. Nobody really goes back there, and it’s peaceful to me. Only this time it was different…
I am losing my youth leadership, meaning they are aging out when they turn 18. Truman and Evan have been with me since they were young Cub Scouts. Max has been with me nearly as long. I have watched these guys grow, literally into the remarkable young men they have become! It is bittersweet as a leader, because it is not about attaining the rank of Eagle. It is what these young men & women take with them that they’ve learned on their journey! Did I cry, NO! I got very emotional. Evan has decided to work up at Cole for the summer, and I’m very proud of him. It’s a great place to work, get experience, and chill. Get away from the city life for awhile, you know. Truman is in Japan, dang I’m envious of that young man.
I’m still young in my leadership, and I’d like to say I have a lot of years left. There are so many youth I get attached to that keep me drawn into the program. I do it for them! Some parents will get what I’m saying lol
For now, I’m going to see where life’s journey is going to take me. Enjoy my summer, and I hope you all will too. After all, I’m already starting on the 2024-2025 scouting calendar as I’m writing this 😉