YIKES! The time has come for me to officially send my oldest off on a BIG trip that I am not going with her on... Hannah was actually the one to point out to us that she has never been on a trip without us going with her (advantage of having a husband who's the youth pastor!)
Seriously, she has always been with us: camps, retreats, mission trips, etc. However, tonight (4 hours from now) she will embark on a journey across the United States all the way to Washington DC. She will be gone 4 days - whirlwind trip!
I am SOOOO very excited for her but yes there is a part of me that says, REALLY? Am I really sending her on this trip and not going? YEP - I guess I am! I think it will be great for her - she will be responsible for all her stuff, her money, keeping with the group, etc. Although we TRY to have all our youth (our kids included) be responsible on youth trips - it can be difficult to not step in and be "Mom"! LOL.
I can't wait to hear all about her trip and what she liked/doesn't like etc. Tuesday night is a LONG time to wait for this mom! Ha ha!
This trip is coming at a GREAT time though - given the hard week she has had. I am glad that she can go and just be a kid, experience something new, and bond with her friends!!!
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