This past weekend we traveled to Rutledge, GA to attend Remember the Sunshine weekend at Camp Twin Lakes (a camp for families who've lost a child to cancer). We packed up, what seemed to be, our whole house just for a two night stay! This was the first camp function that Carter has been to and I was excited to be able to show him around his Aunt Stephanie's favorite place on earth. As I walked around pushing him in his stroller, I listened to the laughter in the air, felt the warmth of fellowship, and the love of those who've lost... reliving the joy of Stephanie's life. It was very emotional for me to take him out there because Stephanie was not there to show him around and show him off to everyone. Since the day he was born I have seen Stephanie in his eyes.. I see the same sparkle in his eyes that was in hers. As I sat and listened to all of the grieving parents tell their stories of their child who lost their battle with cancer, I caught myself wondering, "how do they do it?"... The parents that were out there this weekend with us, along with the families, are the strongest group of people I know. Needless to say, it was a very emotional weekend and I struggled not to cry every second I was out there... it is a very special place and truly is 'heaven on earth'... I am so honored to be apart of Camp Sunshine and I know that Carter will one day be honored to have such an angel of an aunt... his Aunt Stephanie.
Click below to see pictures of the weekend...
Pictures from Remember the Sunshine weekend 2010
Carter's Aunt Stephanie and baby Emma (5 years ago)...
See Carter, your Aunt Stephanie held you just like this in Heaven before you came into our world! I know she loves you beyond belief and I know the day we all meet again will be a beautiful day!
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