If any of you reading this know me even the slightest bit, I am sure you have heard me talk about Camp Sunshine, or seen the multiple pictures I have taken, and posted in the past two years.
For those of you who have absolutely no idea what I am talking about, here is a little description for you. Camp Sunshine is an amazing place in Casco, Maine. It is better than Bermuda, it is better than Disney World, it is better than Paris. Now whoever reading this is probably thinking to yourself, "Wow this girl is nuts." But seriously, once you go to camp, your mindset is changed forever. Camp Sunshine is a place for children who have life threatening diseases, and their families go to get away from their daily struggles. Think about how many hurdles these families face on a day to day basis. At Camp Sunshine, there are no hurdles, there is no pain. Just smiles, happiness, and yes you guessed it, sunshine.
Now where do I come in? I go to camp to put on a yellow shirt, to join the other volunteers and help these families create moments, and memories, that will last them a lifetime.
The families that I have had the privilege of meeting over the years can be described by one word, brave. They take each day head on, with a good mindset, and a strong heart. No challenge is too big, or to hard. Together, they can accomplish anything. These families have the biggest, brightest smiles.
Sounds amazing doesn't it? Words cannot even begin to describe how great Camp Sunshine really is. The feeling you get when stepping through the yellow doors is like no other. The friendships you create are forever, and the stories you hear are incredible.
One day, seventeen hours, and three minutes, stand between Camp Sunshine and I! But who's counting?
Thank you for reading!
Love always,
Michaela