The Ritzman's here in Minnesota, specifically Lucas, had a graduation from Wolf cub to Bear cub at our Pack 455 Meeting last night. Our Den 7 graduated 7 scouts (4 in attendance). With only 1/2 the gang there, we managed to win the Best Den Cheer Award...pretty happy group...
Lucas also got to serve in the color guard with other Wolf (soon to be Bear) cubs...
He also was the 1st in the Pack this year to earn the World Conservation Award (cute panda on badge)...
Finally, with parent and his Den Leader, he graduates and receives his new blue Bear neckerchief & slide...
We really miss mom and Jason (Sasha). We've found our groove as have Jeanne and Jason. The Lord has given each of us on both sides of the ocean His peace, protection and connection to Him and one another. This time together is, in alot of ways, a special and lasting memory between a mother and child in the child's home country and a father and child in the child's home country...a special bond that is at the same time evolving into a forever-lasting and amazing bond as a family of four. We look forward to the physical reunion as well.
On the way out from the Pack Meeting, I said, "Buddy, let's go see your art hanging in the hallway. We didn't get to do that together last week at Spring Arts Night." So we held hands and walked down the school hallway to his wonderful and colorful picture of "Bear face."
Hey you guys. I just love reading your posts. It is a joy to be a part of your family journey not only through the adoption of Jason but the rearing of Lucas. You guys are awesome!! And I can't wait to be able to share our journey as well when our time comes. All in God's time. Thank you for the new picture of Georgiy. They are the highlight to our day and bring smiles to our faces. All the best to you guys!!!!
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