Hello all!
 
I have to say that Debbie Capen pretty much covered what was truly an
awesome experience for those of us who were blessed to be at Victory
Junction with the TM families.  We were able to watch these kids take
part in camping activities that they might never be able to their entire
lives.  There were so many "first times" for all of them.   Huge smiles
on their faces when getting to ride a horse, or doing the "bullseye
dance" when they hit the center of the target in archery.  Playing
baseball on a diamond that they could use their wheelchairs on....and
wheel around the bases with them.  Using an air gun to take the lug nuts
off the wheels of a racecar, or taking a hot air balloon ride.  The
making "uggy" faces when their lips touched a fish before they threw it
back in the lake.  Being able to take part in a skit and be on a real
stage in a real theatre in front of a real audience.  All of these
experiences as well as many others were shared with other kids who have
the same issues that they do.  What a great opportunity also for the
siblings to meet other siblings and for the parents to be able to talk
to the doctors (who brought their families as well) about their
concerns.  The officers of the TMA should be so proud that they were
able to arrange this camp again.  They are in incredible group of people
who are dedicated to making things happen for the TM community.  And in
case you don't all know it, Sandy Siegel is the most caring, kind
hearted and soft spoken man you could ever meet.   We are a fortunate
community indeed.

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