Sending this Across the Miles….
01 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in Personal Enrichment, Uncategorized Tags: bereavement, grief, loss of child, loss of sibling, personal enrichment, self-confidence, self-enrichment, uncategorized
My friend and his family suffered the loss of their son/brother over three years ago. Michael is missed every moment of every day.
My hands are, quite literally, tied. I live in another state. I don’t have much contact with their family. And, frankly, I’m super concerned for everyone involved.
This post is dedicated to them.
Don’t get me wrong, I have “lost” people in my life. One of them was my favorite uncle (Mike) when he was only 45 years old. I think of him, and miss him, every single day.
But I honestly do not have any experience with losing a child.
I would NOT wish that on even my most despised enemy.
I have been blessed to have some really fabulous people come into my life.
Recently, one person has shed some light on the subject of “family bereavement” for me. She is the widow, and her kids are still trying to “recover” from losing their father. It is from this person that I found out about a FABULOUS organization called “CZC” (Comfort Zone Camp).
This organization offers children between the ages of seven and seventeen the opportunity to attend camp at no cost to the family. If there is no camp located in the area where you live, you can choose one that fits your schedule and they work out all the transportation details.
It costs (approximately) $500 per child per camp session.
This camp is very low on funding.
If you wish to contribute money directly to the camp, then this is the link for you.
They also depend on volunteers to help each camp session function smoothly.
From my own experience, the holidays SUCK. There is not one single holiday that I do not think of my uncle. And I miss him. And it doesn’t ever go away.
If you know of a young person who is struggling with the loss of a parent or sibling, CZC is a beacon in the dark.
This website may help as well: Hello Grief. It has articles and even a section to write about your own experiences.
Stay Tuned….
