How Many Tigers?!

As some of you know, I'm venturing into the world of Cub Scouts this year. Not only am I "venturing", I'm leading! No one stepped up to lead a den of 1st graders, so I thought it over and decided, "why not? Somebody has to do it..."

Normally, a den consists of between 5 to 8 Tiger Cub Scouts. It's a good group to manage as we have our meetings and also go out for our "Go See It" excursions. So far, 10 kids have signed up for Cub Scouts this year. Unfortunately, no one other than me stepped up to lead a den. The club decided to split the group into two 5 member dens with the hope that by September somebody will step up and lead.

So far, that ain't happenin'.

Last night at my first official Leaders Meeting, I was told I may have all 10 kids in my den.

Wha-wha-WHAT?!

"What's a couple of extra kids" you say? Well, considering that it's not even September yet with the potential for more boys to sign up has me a bit worried! Not having any scouting experience, I have no earthly idea what I'm doing, and now I've got twice the den I thought I was getting!

Sure, I've had 10 years experience in AWANA with both Sparks and TNT age groups, but I knew exactly what I was doing. And everything was pretty much laid out for me. Now, I'm planning trips and teaching knots and lessons on bugs (that gives me the heebie jeebies just thinking about bugs!) and sleeping in a tent and going on hikes. LOOK AT ME! Do I look like I can hike?

Breathe, Mo... just breathe...

I'm praying for wisdom. I'm praying for strength. I'm praying for confidence. I'm praying for preparedness, I'm praying for organization. I'm praying for safety. I'm praying for stamina. I'm doing a lot of praying here folks. I could certainly use some help in that area! :)