Sending off our kids

It's been over 3 weeks since our Thai student went back home, and we of course are still missing him. We are also looking forward to the arrival of Inga from Moldova in Eastern Europe. We have already talked on the phone and e-mailed twice.

And, today we are sending our 15-year-old son from Minnesota to Tennessee for the triennial Covenant youth convention (CHIC). We've sent him to camp in northern Minnesota, but this time feels a bit different. He's traveling with a youth group that he is just barely acquainted with, and it is farther than just a couple of hours away. Plus, he'll be participating in some challenging activities--like white water rafting!

But he's an adventuresome sort, and he makes friends easily, so I know I shouldn't worry. I'm a little sad, because our exchange student will arrive while he is gone, but they'll have the whole year to get acquainted, and our other two children will be here.

It's just another step in letting go.....not always easy.

Suzi