THE ROAD TO RESILIENCE ELEVATE CHRISTIAN DISABILITY CAMP

Labour weekend 3 of our volunteers Cheryl, Nelly & Myself (Julie) , attended Elevate Christian Disability Camp Being around almost 400 over the weekend that face the most severe challenges in life,  teaches you to be humble for what you have. I really struggled this weekend, but know It was good to be there, we came as helpers. Each of us assigned someone to care for. It made me reflect and focus on things that really matter, Forced me to reevaluate my own life & the importance of Family.  

The heartbreaking stories shared, of one being abandoned by her Dad, because Mum chose to keep her despite, she would be forever in a wheelchair, nappies and need constant care. The Love that Mother has for her child meets no bounds.

The woman a year ago, that was once so successful and just in an instant, life changed from stroke, as I spoke to her and said, will you walk again? and she replied Yes!, and I do believe she will. I could see in her eyes her determination. Against all odds, what one can accomplish when they set their mind to it, As beneficial to them, but also especially us helpers, as we learn to forget ourselves and give unconditional love.

It’s so easy to feel forgotten and useless, some born this way, or through a traumatic life experience. Learning to adapt to difficult challenges takes a lot of time, Patience and lots of Love. I have great admiration for them and their carer’s.

so happy with just the simple things, and I imagine a world one day when all of them will have perfected bodies. I stand in awe at the beauty of many of these souls around me.