Caring Hearts Camp Testimonial

 

 

Life has been brighter now than I could ever imagine...

 

First, getting a second opportunity to go to Caring Hearts Camp was amazing. It meant another year to see some of those people I made friendships with. It meant so much more fun and new people. More campfires and new friendships. Also amazing food. But it also meant another year to face something I have been battling with since I lost my Grandma and cousin. It meant facing my fears and personal feelings I thought I had dealt with last year.

 

Of course the death of my family members will forever be with me but now experiencing a program that helped me deal with my grief has made life seem liveable again. It made me think that my life is still worth something and that I can achieve and work harder for my loved ones.

 

Going to camp made me realize that I'm not the only one even though I feel like it sometimes. Life has been brighter now than I could ever imagine because of my experiences and relationships at camp. They had amazing volunteers and coordinators who were helpful and made it comfortable to talk about my feelings and hurt. It was such a comfortable environment I felt it easy to share my experiences more than ever the second time around. Sometimes when I feel darkness and guilt or all those horrible feelings seeping through I always remember the things we can do that were taught at Camp. One of the best times I have had in my life. To have the chance to go to Caring Hearts Camp would be an honour for any child who may get one. It helps so many children and teenagers deal with guilt [and grief] in positive and safe ways. I truly loved it and felt all my hurt in my heart come out and be healed because of the chance to share my story and situation with others.

 

- Kehiew Fox, age 17, 2008 and 2009 Caring Hearts Camp participant