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Diabetes Anniversary…A Reflection
So bear with me as I try to put my thoughts in the past few days into words, but it isn’t always easy. On this day, May 22, 1990, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I am 32, and … Continue reading
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Event Horizon(a.k.a. Not all those who wander are lost)
It has taken me quite a while to put the thoughts and emotions from the past month into words. And, as you can tell from the title (for all 2 of you who might read this), I don’t think I … Continue reading
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Endings
Another camp ending has come and gone, and even though the season doesn’t officially end until next weekend with the end of two programs I am in one of my conflicted bittersweet moods. This summer has been one of the … Continue reading
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Another Beginning
Camp starts later today. The year-round staff arrive today, and the rest of the staff over the next week. The campers don’t arrive for another two weeks, but the “feel” of camp will change today. It will make my home … Continue reading
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Deafening Silence
They’re gone. All of them. All 75 campers…all 60+ staff…they’ve all gone home. Part of me is relieved to have a break…the other part of me misses them terribly. I was around the staff members for between eight and ten … Continue reading
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Smiles
One thing I’ve (re-)learned this summer is the power of a simple smile. Today, for example, was a day full of smiles. I saw my son smile (goofy smile, of course) for five minutes straight just because I was making … Continue reading
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And it begins…
Well…the time is here. Camp officially begins tomorrow with the arrival of the first group of campers. Eight weeks of “the most stressful fun you’ll ever have,” to quote a co-worker of mine. That just about explains it. You really … Continue reading
Counting the Days
Do you want to know how I can tell if things are happening the way they’re supposed to happen? I can’t keep track of the days anymore. In a very good way (yes, there are bad ways) one day seems … Continue reading
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Bring It On
Pre-camp has begun. There are 2-1/2 weeks until campers show up. I know that there is a lot of stuff left to be planned, but I’m psyched. I live for the pressure, and to give these kids the kind of … Continue reading
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Almost Time
Everything belongs to the “It’s just about time” category. #1 — Josiah should be here soon! The due date is the 17th! #2 — Camp is almost here! Staff arrive in four days — I’m psyched! Wow…time really flies, doesn’t … Continue reading
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