Category: Camp Oak Leaf
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Camp Oak Leaf: Activity Four
The first day of Camp Oak Leaf was terrific but tiring. The weather was cold, and we were all emotional. We had met some great people, and Theo and I felt we had just touched the tip of the iceberg for healing. Before we got to camp, we received an email that we would be…
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Camp Oak Leaf: Activity Three
After our rock was painted, we were broken out into groups to share each of our stories. Groups were split up based on how old our children were when they passed away. We had a few other families in our group, and it’s where we met a fantastic couple who lost their little one, and…
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Camp Oak Leaf: Activity Two
After we finished the first activity and had a little lunch, we returned to the Pavillion for the second activity. We were all able to pick out a rock and paint it in our loved one’s memories. Theo and I wanted to create a rock representing as much of Archer as possible without being too…
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Camp Oak Leaf: First Activity
After about an hour’s drive, we arrived at Camp Oak Leaf. We were directed to the cabins that we would be staying in, and families were getting checked in. We waited our turn. As I looked around, everyone had their children with them. Theo and I were alone. We got checked in and went to…
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Off To Camp
About a month ago, Theo and I received a letter from the Children’s Hospital Bereavement Team. We had been invited to a family grief camp event. It was a day-and-a-half event where families could bring their children and all process the grief they are experiencing by losing a child or sibling. The camp only had…