Our daughter has been assisted in attending camp for a week at Zajac Ranch for Children. This was made possible by the nice people at The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education in British Columbia and we are thrilled. There is of course nervousness and some trepidation on our daughter's part; she has never been away for us for more than a night. The packing began some time ago but has begun in earnest now; who knew that you needed so much stuff for 4 nights away?
I feel fairly calm about the whole situation as she is going with other kids with epilepsy as well as with kids with other health and learning challenges. She will be safe. If she has a seizure there, they can look after her. They have done this before. See how calm I am?
The card I sent some weeks ago (at the camp's suggestion) will ensure that she is reminded of how much we love and miss her while she is away. The self addressed stamped postcards we send with her will hopefully be returned to remind us that it goes both ways.
Summer camp, trying to sleep in sleeping bags, singing songs around the campfire and eating too many smoky marshmallows should be a rite of passage; every kid should get the opportunity to know their capabilities in a safe outdoor setting. It can be a first taste of independence in a place where fun (and safety) is the number one priority.
We hope our daughter comes home from camp with some good stories, great memories and even a new friend or two. She has this wonderful opportunity placed before her and it couldn't have been given to a more deserving girl....happy trails sweetie...we will see you soon!
I feel fairly calm about the whole situation as she is going with other kids with epilepsy as well as with kids with other health and learning challenges. She will be safe. If she has a seizure there, they can look after her. They have done this before. See how calm I am?
The card I sent some weeks ago (at the camp's suggestion) will ensure that she is reminded of how much we love and miss her while she is away. The self addressed stamped postcards we send with her will hopefully be returned to remind us that it goes both ways.
Summer camp, trying to sleep in sleeping bags, singing songs around the campfire and eating too many smoky marshmallows should be a rite of passage; every kid should get the opportunity to know their capabilities in a safe outdoor setting. It can be a first taste of independence in a place where fun (and safety) is the number one priority.
We hope our daughter comes home from camp with some good stories, great memories and even a new friend or two. She has this wonderful opportunity placed before her and it couldn't have been given to a more deserving girl....happy trails sweetie...we will see you soon!
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