Learning Responsibility
May 2007 my husband and I decided to take our Godchild, Anthony, camping this year. Now Anthony has always had a hard time getting up for school and that was one discussion we had with him. He would have to get up early everyday since we go fishing early every morning by 6am. During this trip Anthony woke up everyday with no complaints and I was proud of him. But on the second last day we needed to wake up by 4am. Anthony did not want to wake up that morning so I said, "Anthony it's 8am! Hurry and wake up! We are late!" He jumped out of bed so fast, got dressed and was ready to go. Right before we left the camper, my husband said to him (laughing), "You know its 4:15 in the morning, right?" Anthony's face was priceless! But he didn't complain just got in the truck and was ready to go fishing. This was his first camping trip and he wants to go again. Also, he now wakes up for school with no problems for the most part. This trip demonstrated to him that when you wake up early you can live the whole day experiencing life and enjoying God's Country.
Maria Baldivid
San Bernardino, CA
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