Has anyone in your family been trying to lose a pound or two or get a good haircut before they go to a reunion? This is the time of year when many schools invite their former students to come back for a visit.
I was just back at Chatham Hall – my high school in Virginia. Every time I return I think about everything I learned there. They have just received a 31 million dollar bequest from a woman who felt transformed by the school.
That is what leaving home does for us – it stretches us and challenges us and helps us grow. We get out of our comfort zone and try new things. We find out what we really like and discover that other people like us.
Another great thing about leaving home is that we realize how much home means to us. When you are there all the time you may not appreciate it as much. When you go to camp for a week or school for a year you begin a pattern of leaving and returning home which you will enjoy for the rest of your life.
Strong River is planning a homecoming as well – for all those who’ve come to camp since 1973. Plans are still tentative but we know it will be Memorial Day weekend – May 29-30, 2010. We’ll look forward to having everyone together for a weekend of sharing memories, laughing, eating, and enjoying one another – just like home.
Meet you at the Orange Mailbox… Sarah Dabney
