Arrow of Light

On October 16th, Nathan was awarded the "Arrow of Light" which is the highest award in Cub Scouting. The ceremony was so great, and the men performing it were wonderful. Nathan really enjoyed the evening, and was pleased that he had done the work to receive such an award.

Nathan throws a stick on the bonfire to contribute to it.

The medicine man explains what all the points on the arrow represent.

Nathan walks over the bridge, and his Boy Scout Leader (Grandpa Jim) accepts him into Boy Scouts.

The Chief was very sweet to pose for a picture after the ceremony.

I LOVE the smile on this kid's face!! He's been dying to receive the arrow that he's holding. He'll treasure it for a long time. Grandma Stephanie and Grandpa Jim have a special holder in their living room which holds the arrow that their son BJ earned before he passed away. Nathan has been looking at that arrow, and followed in BJ's footsteps by working hard to earn this award. Nathan is really lucky to have so many men in his family that he can look up to, those that still walk the earth, and those that have already crossed over, some of which (like BJ), he has yet to meet.

Grandpa Jim, Nathan, me and Archie after the ceremony.
Nathan, we are so proud of you! Keep up the great work!