Kyle prepared a very special father-son outing for Max, as he turned 14 over the summer and we have done some type of "coming of age" celebration for all our kids around this age. For each of them it looks a little different, and I like that. Kyle solicited letters of wisdom from many of the men in Max's life, and planned an overnight backpacking trip to Indian Heaven (one of his favorites as a young person). Unfortunately, they both got sick right before this trip, Kyle was doing a little better, but Max really hit his low the night they left. They had to change their plans, and instead did a day hike (probably also very hard while sick), but still were able to salvage some of their plans together. Kyle gave Max some special gifts, and the bundle of letters for him to have as he moves closer to adulthood. What an amazing young man Max is, and we are so proud of him! Kyle did such a great job putting so much intention into this time. Each person that wrote a letter did the same, in their own words expressing their beliefs on manhood and embracing all you are meant to be. Our prayers for Max is that that love and care will carry many years into the future.
