Cub Scout Day Camp

What in the world was I thinking volunteering for the whole week to be at Cub Scout Day Camp and to tell you the truth I wouldn't have traded my time with those boys for the world.  It was GREAT!!!  The boys were able to experience archery, BB gun shooting, fishing, wood crafts, etc.  It was not only my honor to be there, but a pleasure and a sure fact that I will do it again next year.

It would appear that each boy had their favorite activity and as such was a great unique bunch.  The eclectic personalities were just an added benefit to getting to know each of them. 

Hayden experienced catching one big fish, his kind demeanor was a fine example that there is still good in the world.

Teddy blessed us with laughter and let us believe that life is full of joy and we should embrace it.

Thaddeus has the ability to be the best of friends, he has a dynamic personality that is expressed through him and others that surround him.

 Alex is one of the brothers that I couldn't tell apart when they were apart unless there was a distinct difference such as a hate or article of clothing.  He made a bull's eye in Archery on the First Day of Camp.  Ah-mazing!!!

 Isaac has a smile that can't melt your heart, well to tell the truth they all do.  He had the ability to foresee a need and complete such a need.  He is the other brother...lol!

 Zachary is impressive with his ability to spread laughter and actually won our Most Exemplary Behavior Award and earned the Den 7 Flag.

Sean was our youngest cub and most determined, he definitely held his own with the pack.

Logan is a sweetie, he seemed to have a quiet disposition, but I think he was just more reserved.

Ayden another sweetheart, always willing to give a helping hand and extend care and devotion to anyone.

Robbie is ambitious, he rocked the BB gun, had no trouble with the rope bridge, he engaged in each activity with great enthusiasm.

Ryan achieved the rope bridge backwards, we clashed heads a lot, and I do believe its cause we have similar personalities, yes, he is so like me.

Colton is the take-charge boy and the most curious of them all.  He asked the most questions and was enthralled  about learning more and more.

Matthew aka Mattie was up for anything, so cooperative, he got along with every personality type available.

Luke strives for excellence and achieves it with greatness.

Wesley, too, was quiet.  He and Luke made a bull's eye together on the same target. These boys are truly amazing and I learned quite a bit by being able to hang out with them.

Aaron, well what can I say, he is my boy!!!  He did well for the most part especially having to adjust to so many changes and also being the only to have a parent there everyday of the week.  I do love him so much.

So now you have met the Cub Scout Day Camp Den 7 bunch. They were the bestest.  Cannot wait to do something again with each and every one of them.

My ALL-TIME Favorite Quote

It pretty much says it all...I use it all the time for myself and to help out family and friends.  I want it to inspire you!!!!

WHAT IFs???

April was sure a month filled with life changing choices and events and not just for me, but for many of my family and friends.  With all these changes, it seems to propose questions and the main one being “What if?” Out of all the questions to ask it would seem the “what ifs” of our past and future tend to haunt us the most.  I believe it is due to the unknown. The unknown of what the future holds and how the past actions of our lives encumber the future which leaves the questions of “What if” in our minds.

The Past:

WHAT IF I didn’t get married? WHAT IF I didn’t have children? WHAT IF I never met that person? WHAT IF I would have taken better care of myself?  Questions such as these are questions that are filled with regret, misery and are haunting, which one should not regret their past as the past has made them who they are today.  I remember the quote from The Prince and Me when King Haraald is addressing Eddie and quotes, “It is at the end of a man’s life when he realizes how important his decisions were at the beginning.” You might not see it at this exact moment, but you truly are where you are designed to be. Leave the past where it is, so it doesn’t damage your present.

The Future:

WHAT IF I get married? WHAT IF I change careers? WHAT IF I buy this house? WHAT IF I am destined to do more than what I am presently doing? Now questions such as these are futuristic and can rob us of our present.  These questions can only be answered with a superb amount of research, a carefully thought out agenda and an enormous leap of faith.  Hmmmmmm, FAITH!!!  Wow, did I just say that? Faith believing in something for which there is no proof, so logic would only concur that to burden yourself with WHAT IFs for the future will also ruin your present as well; why anyone would want to ruin a gift like that just baffles me. 

With the infinite number of WHAT IFs, wouldn’t it be easier to ask questions of WHY NOT? or WHAT’S THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN? Since nothing in life is guaranteed WHY NOT Carpe Diem. WHAT’S THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN when you live life to the fullest, take chances, risk a little without regret and have FAITH?