Comments on: Hoping for Okay: Sending A Special Needs Child To Camp

By: Journeys of The Zoo

Journeys of The Zoo — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:22:47 +0000

I am so happy to read that both your girls have had a chance to experience camp. While I get that it isn't for everyone, it sure was for me and has helped shape the person I am. Everyone should have the chance to go to camp once.

Special needs or not, we all succeed and fail. One failure (or many) isn't a guaranteed reflection of the future. Case in point, look at how far Ainsley has come.

You're a great Mom and I'm sure that your drive has rubbed off on her. Adopted or not, she's your daughter. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo

By: NPC

NPC — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:27:06 +0000

What a beautiful post. I hope she had lots of fun and made it! I’m sure she did!

By: Christine McN

Christine McN — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:10:05 +0000

Love this post, Paula! You're doing fabulously and she will have so much fun at camp! Big step for your daughter and for Mama!

When I was in high school and in college, I worked at a summer camp for kids. We had campers who had special needs, and though they weren't without the occasional issues (overstimulation, anxiety, etc), they had a blast! Everything went well and come end of camp season, no one wanted to say goodbye! Camp is quite possibly one of the best things a kid can experience. So many lessons learned at camp. Friendship, cooperation, team work, independence, and more! xo

By: Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens

Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:57:40 +0000

You are a truly an amazing Mom Paula….and your girls know that ….. They are a reflection of your love, patience and hard work…..*smile

By: Mom vs. the boys

Mom vs. the boys — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:41:41 +0000

what a huge step for both of you! I hope everything goes smoothly for you!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 22:21:44 +0000

I hope she has an amazing week at camp!! Some of my best childhood memories come from summer camp! Parenting is hard, and I can only imagine how hard it is when there are special needs involved.

By: Chelsea Day

Chelsea Day — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:54:13 +0000

Hugs,You are doing an amazing job!! Parenting isn’t about perfection regardless of the child’s ability.

By: Jodi Shaw

Jodi Shaw — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:23:28 +0000

Love this post! I worry all the time about my son, is he ready for things, having special needs. I love what you said Parenting children with special needs is a minefield of potential heartbreak and tragedy, physically, emotionally and sometimes financially, because it’s so true!

By: Tiffany Cruz

Tiffany Cruz — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:11:47 +0000

I remember spending a week away at church camp. I had so much fun, I do agree though, it’s a huge step.

By: Jeannette

Jeannette — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:29:03 +0000

Awww, I hope it’s a great experience for her AND you! Congrats on a big step!