Camp Erin

I am so honored and feel so blessed to be able to announce to ya'll that...

I will be a part of CAMP ERIN 2011; Dallas/Fort Worth!

I found "Camp Erin" during my first few nights after coming back home to Texas after Scarlett's passing.

I stumbled across their camp video; and I knew that the good Lord had a place for me there.

"Camp Erin" is a childhood/early adolescence bereavement camp. Now if I hadn't watched the video first, I would have no idea what in the world the term "bereavement" meant! Basically, it is a chance for kids/teens ages 6-17 to mourn the death of a loved one in a safe and encouraging environment.

At 22 years old, grief has been such a complex emotion for me to experience. There is no emotion or comparison that I could give you to describe the chaos of grief and loss. Now, to think of a child/teen going through the grief process is devastating. To imagine how these children live with so much instability in their emotions and no idea of outlets to expel that grief from their little souls made me realize that "Camp Erin" is where God needs me this summer and where Scarlett would want me.

Scarlett LOVED children, and they LOVED her back. I would always be jealous when a little cousin would come over and cling to Scarlett like their most prized teddy bear! Or what about the times when family friends would ask Scarlett to babysit instead of me!? It all comes back to her selfless soul and her caring spirit. Scarlett could relate to anybody; and anyone would feel comfortable opening up to her. I feel like "Camp Erin" is a way to honor Scarlett the way that she would want to be remembered; for her love of all people, especially the little ones.

So, here's the video. Don't be afraid of watching it; if you cry, remember that you're only human. (Or just know that I cried and prayed about this video many more times than you probably will!)

I am so looking forward to this weekend of hope, healing and compassion. August can't come quick enough.

God Bless!

The WARM Place

Since I started this blog, I have been "researching" and e-mailing many non-profits and charities that have created strong emotions in me. But let me tell you, getting my foot in the door has not been exactly "easy." I had no idea how extremely busy these charities are, and how amazing the founders/directors are that work 24-7 for their causes...I found out that calling is a much easier/faster line of communication for these non-profits since e-mails can get lost in the everyday shuffle and browsing the internet is a luxury during their busy week balancing work, their organization and their own lives! I found out that the best opportunities will come knocking on my door (yes mom, you were right!) and that a little goes a LONG way.


So, after all of my learning and researching into the world of "giving"...I cried my first tear.


I found "The WARM Place."

The Warm Place Grief Support from Glasswave Media on Vimeo.

The WARM Place in a little over an hour away from me; in Fort Worth, Texas. They have been offering grief support services to children AND adults since 1989. They offer so many amazing opportunities for families to heal and begin to live their "new normal." I think this especially touched me since I am beginning to accept and embrace my "new normal" too.


The most interesting thing that I learned about "The WARM Place" is that instead of counseling services, they offer PEER SUPPORT GROUPS. This was so unique to me, and so wonderful. I love reading/listening/sharing stories with people in my same situation; and that's exactly what "The Warm Place" provides; an outlet to express emotions, share stories and hope...all with people who are/have been there.


So, that being said...I did something a little crazy.


I SIGNED UP FOR A 5K.

Check out my 5K!

I found this on "The WARM Place" website, and was curious as to how firemen and a 5K fit into their organization...well, this year 100% of the race proceeds will go directly to "The WARM Place" and "The Compassionate Friends" non-profits!

I won't say I didn't hesitate to register...it took me a few days, but I just registered online and committed myself to 3 miles on my sacred Saturday morning! (I'm only human!)

This is a great opportunity to meet the staff/volunteers of "The WARM Place" as well as other local grief support services/non-profits! I have EVERY intention of volunteering for this amazing organization and instead of another phone call, how about I just show up this Saturday!

Another new development in my giving/blogging adventure: A PAYPAL DONATION ACCOUNT!

Want to Donate to "The WARM Place?"

THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your support!

Love & Peace.

It Starts Now.

My name is Lucy Pound. I am 22 years old, and I live, work and go to college in Texas.

My little sister, Scarlett Augusta Pound, passed away April 9, 2011 at 20 years old, from drug addiction. 

This is what prompted the start of my journey...of healing, of hope, and of faith through giving to people.

I always had plans to give more of my time, my efforts and my good fortune to doing good works, but I never had a "good enough" reason to begin the journey.

More than anything, Scarlett was a GIVER. Of the little she had, she gave to anyone who needed it. Her eulogy was filled with stories of giving, of charity and of love. Scarlett had a cell phone that my family provided to keep in contact with her, a rare connection that most homeless youth do not possess. Scarlett would lend her most expensive possession to strangers, addicts..anybody who did not have this luxury...so they could make a phone call.

Scarlett would always say..."If I have a cell phone, everybody has a cell phone."

And although this rung up pretty expensive cell phone bills for our parents; looking back, this is an important lesson that she always tried to teach...to give without judgement.

In her memory, I am here to begin my journey to live and give in a way that goes beyond the superficial monetary donations.

I am here to get "my hands dirty." I am here to give my time, myself and my gifts to the people who need it.

And this is where it all begins...

I'd love your support, your insights and your ideas...Follow me.

"A ministering Angel shall my sister be."

Scarlett Augusta Pound: Kiss, Kiss, I love my Sis.