"While we try to teach our children all about life, Our Children teach us what life is all about."-Angela Schwindt

I read this qoute several days ago and it stuck with me! As I tried to be brave this morning(notice I said I!) and took my son to the van for church camp for the first time, the qoute came back to me. Jonathan said last night that he couldn't wait to get up to camp with the boys and go on hikes, swim, spend time learning about God and I realized he was teaching me what "life is all about". Life is about the simple things like camp, hanging out with good friends,and full of "first times" and excitement about getting away and growing up. I realize that I was worried about all of the "life stuff" like what will happen if the van breaks down, what if he gets sick, what if he is lonely. Jonathan was simply reminding me that life isn't about all of the hassle, struggles or have-to's but more about the living it to the fullest. My brain tells me that Jonathan is right where he needs to be (for goodness sakes, I went to camp every year that I could) but my heart feels like a piece is gone. However, realizing that he is "experiencing what life is all about" makes me realize that letting go is one of the greatest things I can do as a parent and if I love him, that is what I need to do! With that being said, I can look at the positive and spend some extra alone time with Elizabeth and do all of the "girlie" things that are important in her life. (As well as eagerly await for Friday when we can pick Jonathan up!!!!!!)