Outcome...

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be. ~Douglas Pagels

I went home an talked to Ty yesterday and to my disbelief - no - not disbelief - but to my surprise - Tyler simply said, "OK". WOW! Just like that he was fine with it. Please don't let me lead you to believe there wasn't disappointment and it was over that quick. But rather than reiterate what I said yesterday to you. I just expressed to Ty that Skyler needed some guidance and the adult leaders saw that Ty was the best fit. I think that made Tyler feel good. All that responded knows Ty's a great kid with a big heart.

I've struggled to help build Tyler confidence really not knowing how to do that. Something I learned this week was to show him he's a good person. If Ty is in a situation that's going south call him out to "help" me with something. That tells him, "I'm needed; People depend on me to be; Or They think I am a good leader." I am certainly going to try and use this approach from now on.

To answer Dom's question: His parents are divorced and it's his dad that is raising both him and his sister, although the dad is just a big kid himself. He hasn't "grown up" yet and has his own set of priorities.

On the lighter side - not really as it's crunch time!!! Tonight we pack! Oh boy, I hope I have remembered everything he'll need. I am even making on last Wally trip after work this evening.

This morning I sent his care package - Spiderman comic book, Pringles, beef jerky, goldfish, and some Go Tarts. I hope he's surprised!

ONE LAST THING -
I have gotten into the habit of deleting chain e-mails but today I received one that I just couldn't ignore -

God has seen you struggling (with something), God says it's over. A blessing is coming your way. If you believe in God send to ten people, please don't ignore, you are being tested.

After yesterdays event, I couldn't help pass it on. When I read this, it made me feel at peace. I know it will all be well.

PEACE