It’s past 10 pm and YaYa is still awake even though he has been in bed for over an hour. The questions keep coming. The most important question was the question that started the avalanche: “Will you be sad to be alone while BoBo and I are at camp, Mom?”
The truth is that I will be sad whether they are here or not. But I will also be happy knowing that the kids will be going to a camp that is just for them. It is a camp for kids whose lives have been hit with Cancer through a parent. Some are still watching their parents fight the fight against Cancer. Others are lucky enough to have a parent in remission. Finally, their are some who are just like my boys – their parent has died.
YaYa and I flipped through pictures of the campers from prior years. There is a pool, a climbing wall, a dance class, campfires, smores, water guns, and lots of happy kids. He’s excited.
But now he just needs to GO TO SLEEP, because tomorrow is school. Camp is still a few weeks away.
Sounds like a good camp. Is this his first camp experience? Will he be able to see Conor each day?
When Web went for the first time he was really nervous – going alone. Riley had the benefit of big brother near by and was able to talk to him everyday. He was much calmer.
Camp sounds like a great idea for them. It also sounds like some time for mom to get in some long runs!
That camp sounds like a great idea. I wish someone had sent me to a camp like that after my Dad died. I never really dealt with my feelings and they still haunt me like I’m 8 years old. Your boys will do better for having been able to process what has happened.
What a great idea! This will be a great experience for them.
I hope you manage some time for yourself while they are gone…not doing chores or running errands but real downtime.
what a great idea. so sweet that he is worried about you being sad.
The camp sounds wonderful. It is very sweet that your son is so concerned about you. Take care. :)