Rye made it through his first week-long experience  of overnight camp.  We pick him up this morning and I can’t wait to hear about how it all went.  From the pictures I’ve seen so far it looks like they did some really fun stuff and I can’t wait to hear his side of the story.   I’m just thrilled he made it through.  No calls home, no need to pick him up early, no nothing.  In fact, we have not even talked to him in a week per camp policy.  And this was a regular summer camp.  No special anything.  I’m thrilled for him.  Now, he may melt down this weekend when he gets home and lets down but that’s ok.  He made it through and every experience he has like this where he relies on himself  to get through times in life (he didn’t know anyone at this camp going into it) builds his self confidence, his self reliance, and his self knowledge.  It makes him a stronger person.

I’m so happy for him.  I know he will be proud of himself for this accomplishment as I know he was really scared to go but he pushed through the fear, replaced it with faith, and did it anyway.