This weekend gave me hope, but also re-emphasized an important issue. I realized that even though we are spread all around the United States, there are still concentrations of us within each state. And how amazing that would be if we could all organize a way to strengthen our local adoptee communities. Yes, FB, twitter, emails and phone calls are great ways to stay connected, but I've come to realize the significance of the actual physical act of getting together that is so powerful. It re-energizes us as individuals to be in a room full of adoptees and gives us that unsaid support and understanding that is so crucial in our lives.
I want that for all adoptees, so they don't have to grow up like I did, without the community. As young adults it's easy to get lost in college and parties and work, but I've seen what bringing adoptee's together does, and its priceless....It's a need that everyone of us should want and have. So I hope if you are an adoptee and you're reading this, think of what can you do locally that will strengthen our community. What can you do for other younger adoptee's in your community to help them feel not so alone...It's about time we started thinking of each other as a huge extended family. And as a family we support, love and listen to each other.
My hope is that the friendships we create at camp, retreats, picnics, and get togethers, will be a part of our lives forever. And from that will grow a strong adoptee community all around the world.
just caught up w/ your posts. yes they are being read. love how from this summer it seemed like you were a little bitter in the beginning with the sessions, however, as the time passed you become more earnest but in a positive aspect, and i love ya for it. i'm glad that even in your blogs things are becoming more happy honest...=)
ReplyDeleteare you going to do camp again?