Mixed Emotions...

Today has been

full of mixed emotions for me

and one I knew was coming

but I've struggled to prepare for.

Daniel has begun his journey to the

22nd World Scout Jamboree

which is being held in Sweden.

It's been 18 months since the selection process began

& months of hard fund raising followed.

This is a chance of a life time for him

and one I know he has earned.

So why am I struggling so

with letting him go ?

I trust the leaders &

Dan has been abroad with the Scouts before.

But this seems so different,

he is joining 4000 Brits

all heading for Sweden

with the total experiencing the Jamboree

is expected to reach 48000!

Rationally I know

we, as parents have been preparing him

his whole life to be independent, adventurous

self assured & capable

so maybe we should be patting ourselves on the back.

But as a Mum

this is really my first experience of my

chicks flying the nest.

I wish Coventry's Jamboree Contingent

a fabulous fun filled adventure

and Dan (smiley) we are so proud of you Son x