God, please watch over Dave and Henry...

How fast time goes! It seemed like just yesterday that we were packing up the car for Henry's 1st Webelos camping trip, and it has already been a year! Just like last year, Henry was filled with anticipation for his big trip. How could he not be when contemplating 4 days with his Dad to himself, 4 days with his good buddies, 4 days CAMPING? I mean, what is NOT to like about that?

He was so sweet this morning to all of us. He was so anxious to go that he probably said goodbye about 5 times each, being very affectionate with hugs and kisses, making sure that we all knew that we would not be seeing him for 4 DAYS. He even took the time to explain that to Moxie. :) Evan was not too happy with the whole idea, but he eventually let go of Henry's leg.

Dave and Henry were able to drive up with their good friends, Tom and Alex, which made Henry even more happy. All was perfect in Henry's world this morning.

On the other hand, I was a little nervous. Last year, lightning struck the ground (originally it was thought to have struck a tent) about 20 feet from where Dave and Henry pitched their tent. This is what I wrote on my blog last year on June 19:

"Thank God.

I got a phone call from Dave this morning. There was a big thunderstorm at their campsite last night. Lightning struck a tent about 20 yards from Dave and Henry's tent. The scout in the tent was found unresponsive, and his Dad couldn't feel his legs. (This was the same campsite where another scout was struck by lightning a couple of years ago. Looks like they need to change up their policy for severe weather.) There was one more person in the tent, and I am not sure what happened to him. But by the time the ambulance brought them to the hospital, they seemed to be ok. Everyone at their campsite was rounded up and brought into a shelter. When Dave called, Henry was still sleeping, as they obviously did not get a lot of sleep last night. Dave said he was very brave."

So this morning I put on a brave face despite the fact that there were thunderstorm warnings for today where they were camping. The last thing that I said to them was, "Please check into a hotel tonight if there is a thunderstorm. Please." Honestly, I have checked weather.com many, MANY times in the past few days trying to get the latest about the forecast for their trip. Fortunately, two of the days of their trip, there is no chance of thunderstorms, and the last day there is only a slight chance.

Please say a prayer for them, will you?

Here are links to my posts about the lightning strike last year...

Bottom line...they're all ok.

Update on the lightning strike

They're back, safe and sound!