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!
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