Scary 1/2 Hour!!!

Friends

Waiting in line
Unaware of being lost.

One major problem with so much family having fun at Lagoon is..... Everyone going different directions.  The older kids don't want to wait for the adults and the little kids don't want to wait for the adults either.  We found a shady spot and let everyone cover that part of the part at their own pace.

One minor problem we all assume that one of the littles was with one of the groups.  Everyone was accounted for it was time to relocate and ride the Tidalwave.  The kids were having a great time and soon wanted to try Rattlesnake Rapids.  This group set off looking for their next adventure.  The older kids wanted the Sky Ride and they ran off in the other direction.  Three groups going three different directions.  Time to eat for a few littles with dad & mom counting heads.  Uh Oh one is missing.

Thank goodness for cell phones & text messages.  Uh Oh no one has seen the missing little!!!  It was panic time!!!!  We left Emily at the table with the kids.  Janelle headed off to the security station.  Randy went back to the area we just left.  I headed towards the kiddie rides.

One ride, nope, second ride, nope, third ride, nope....... Then out of the corner of my eye I catch sight of a blonde haired boy wearing a bright blue shirt waiting in line to get on the ride.  I called out Owen is that you?  I was greeted with a big smile and HI!!!  I asked him what he was doing?  Riding rides with my new friend.  Deep Breathes and maybe a few more to stop my knees from shaking to much.

I sent out the word that all was right with the world again.  He wasn't lost but hanging out with a new friend and having fun on all the rides.  

The innocence of a child is so amazing and comforting.  We as adults need to have a little more innocence to enjoy what is going on in the minute.  Letting go of the busy world and all the craziness that goes along with it.  We might be surprised at what we see.