Thursday, June 24, 2010
Mini Golf Adventure
Last night, we rolled up to Island Cove - a great mini golf course that also doubles as an obstacle course for wheelchairs and the like. But did any of the Jabberwockians blink at the challenge? No! In fact, quite the opposite - we rolled over [mini] hills and valleys, traversed under waterfalls, and over the rocky terrain that stood between us and the hole. It made for one of the more exciting and fun adventures of the summer thus far.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Welcome [Back] to Jabberwocky!
After only 11 months of waiting, the day has finally arrived. What’s that? No, not the first day of summer – that’s come and passed. But something much, much more exciting: the first day of Camp Jabberwocky in 2010!!!
After meeting in Woods Hole, 32 excited campe1rs braved the voyage across the sea toward their second family and home on Martha’s Vineyard. As always, the counselors offered quite the warm welcome.
Keep checking the blog for video updates – we’re gonna try to post as often as possible to keep you guys updated with how much fun we’re having.
After meeting in Woods Hole, 32 excited campe1rs braved the voyage across the sea toward their second family and home on Martha’s Vineyard. As always, the counselors offered quite the warm welcome.
Keep checking the blog for video updates – we’re gonna try to post as often as possible to keep you guys updated with how much fun we’re having.
Dancing, Drumming, and S'mores-ing
After all the chaos of the first day of camp, every one was ready to get into the groove of the Jabberwocky spirit with our favorite tradition-drumming at the beach! Courtesy of the ever-popular island legend Rick "Bausman" Bausman and his band of merry drummers, we all put our dancing shoes on and danced the night away...with the occasional Smore break every here and there.
For our friend and brother, Graham.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
LET THE SUMMER 2010 COUNTDOWN BEGIN!
To the Camp Jabberwocky July Family: Buy a new bathing suit and some sunscreen because...
There are only four and a half short weeks till set up week and 5 weeks till campers arrive!!!
GET EXCITED!
There are only four and a half short weeks till set up week and 5 weeks till campers arrive!!!
GET EXCITED!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Emily Ball
A Message from Kaitlin:
Hey Guys-
I've been talking with Emily Ball's mom, who tells me that Emily has been sick and was in the hospital for a few nights. No one is quite sure on the details of what's been going on with our friend, but her tests came back and they are releasing her from the hospital tonight. Let's show Emily some Jabberwocky love and send well wishes and cards her way. PLEASE-no plants or flowers- Emily's white cell count is too low for them. Thanks guys!!
Here's Emily's address:
Emily Ball
104 Mulberry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Love and Miss you all,
Kaitlin
Hey Guys-
I've been talking with Emily Ball's mom, who tells me that Emily has been sick and was in the hospital for a few nights. No one is quite sure on the details of what's been going on with our friend, but her tests came back and they are releasing her from the hospital tonight. Let's show Emily some Jabberwocky love and send well wishes and cards her way. PLEASE-no plants or flowers- Emily's white cell count is too low for them. Thanks guys!!
Here's Emily's address:
Emily Ball
104 Mulberry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Love and Miss you all,
Kaitlin
Friday, April 23, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Get Well Soon!
Jabber Family-
Last week, Mac, a volunteer from August camp was in a bike accident and is now recovering in the hospital. If you could, please send some get well cards to Mac to brighten his day and remind him that July camp is thinking of him!
791 Middle Creek Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Thanks,
Maggie
P.S.- Tell me about all the happy Jabberwocky adventures you have been having recently so i can post them!
Last week, Mac, a volunteer from August camp was in a bike accident and is now recovering in the hospital. If you could, please send some get well cards to Mac to brighten his day and remind him that July camp is thinking of him!
791 Middle Creek Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Thanks,
Maggie
P.S.- Tell me about all the happy Jabberwocky adventures you have been having recently so i can post them!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Jon Traquina
Jabberwocky Family-
Our friend Jon Traquina recently had hip surgery and unfortunately, he is having a tough time recovering. We think it would be a great idea to send him some get well cards to help him feel better! It would really mean a lot to Jon and his family!
Please send everything to:
49 Old Sudbury Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Thanks so much!
- Maggie
P.S- Faith could like me to tell you all that her computer is having some technical difficulties so if you need to get in touch with her, just call or text her! In the mean time, if you have anything to post, just let me know!
Our friend Jon Traquina recently had hip surgery and unfortunately, he is having a tough time recovering. We think it would be a great idea to send him some get well cards to help him feel better! It would really mean a lot to Jon and his family!
Please send everything to:
49 Old Sudbury Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Thanks so much!
- Maggie
P.S- Faith could like me to tell you all that her computer is having some technical difficulties so if you need to get in touch with her, just call or text her! In the mean time, if you have anything to post, just let me know!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Graham's Write-Up
Hi All
Graham Gardner’s obituary was printed today in the Boston Globe. I hesitate to call it an obit, actually, because it is so NOT the stereotypical write-up. It is beautiful, and moving, and compassionate – very much like Graham himself, as I remember him.
After much thought and careful consideration, I am going to post the write-up here. Our Jabberwocky family runs wide and deep: spanning countries and continents. Not everyone has access to the Globe. Still, as family, most would want to be included in information such as this.
I have – in the past – had need to post similar Camp-related information. While most of you appreciated being kept informed, others clearly did not, and felt the need to let me know it through personal digs and comments. The messages were always directed toward me, and not at all toward Camp, so … whatever.
Though it makes me more cautious, I remain firm in my belief that we are a family. Families go through fun times, and tough times, times filled with laughter, and times peppered with tears. But strong families stick together, and try to stay informed.
So again I’m telling you, please take heed: if you do not want to experience this beautifully written synopsis of our dear friend and brother, Graham Gardner, read no further.
With the utmost respect…
and of course, jabber love,
faith
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Graham H. Gardner,22; "angel in the service of God"
by Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff l February 18, 2010.
By common measures, Graham Hale Gardner could not communicate. Traveling in a wheelchair or a jogging stroller that accommodated his 110 pounds, he uttered not a word, and Cerebral Palsy rendered his hands unfit to navigate a keyboard.
Instead, blue-green eyes that seemed flecked with gold, sent silent messages to the complete strangers drawn to his side. He had the kind of silky brown hairthat people want to run their hands through, and many did.
"His face had a radiance, and he had a beautiful benevolence about him, so that when he looked at you and connected with you, you felt like the sun shone on your whole being," said his mother Cynthia. "He just made you a better person, with his incredible grace and kindness, and it was all done without conventional words."
Her son loved water. Buoyed by a flotation collar, he drifted beatifically in pools and oceans where waves soothed his recalcitrant muscles. While swimming with his father earlier this month at the YMCA in Marblehead, he suffered a seizure, went into cardiac arrest, and died February 7 in Salem Hospital. He was 22.
Dr. Steven Gardner had brought his son to live in his Salem home just five weeks earlier, a few months after Graham completed a decade at Crotched Mountain School in Greenfield, New Hampshire, which offers residential private special education up to age 21.
"There was this sort of paradoxical gift," Steven Gardner said. "That is, Graham was incredibly needy and required help from other people, but those other people inevitably benefited in profound ways by being with him. That was his gift. This gift allows others to be more loving, and to spread that around. Once someone was affected that way, it became a ripple in a pond affecting those around that person."
Mr. Gardner also gave in a way that could be measured in monetary terms. In 2008, he and his father rode a modified tandem bicycle in the Pan-Mass challenge. Inspired to participate by the death of one of Graham's friends from Camp Jabberwocky, a summer retreat on Martha's Vineyard for the disabled, they raised $16,000 for the Jimmy Fund.
"Graham was the athlete, and I was just lending him some muscle power," his father said. "We found a profound togetherness. When we did sports like that: bicycling, kayaking, windsurfing, skiing. Inside his body was an incredibly gentle soul, generous and patient and compassionate to the people who assisted him all the time. And he was a fun guy."
He was born in Salem Hospital, perhaps 100 yards from where he died. Mr. Gardner's birth did not herald the life he would lead. His mother was a vegetarian who had run marathons, and who walked 5 miles the day he was born.
Nothing seemed amiss at first. He was peaceful for three weeks, then started crying and did not stop. At three months, Mr. Gardner was evaluated at Massachusetts General Hospital, "and they said that 'He has profound brain damage,'" his mother said.
As the crying subsided, something about Mr. Gardner was clear to everyone who looked at him, even as he grew up.
"He had a calmness about him, and he had eyes that looked right into your soul," said his on, Mary Robb Jackson of Pittsburgh. "You always wished you could unlock what he was thinking, because he really looked out into the world in a special way."
Mr. Gardner's parents parted ways before he turned 4. He lived in Marblehead with his mother, who insisted that he be allowed to attend public schools, where he forged a path for other children, with significant disabilities. He also introduced classmates to the world of students who could go to school even if they couldn't run and play.
"The children would be waiting for him every single morning," his mother said. "The kids just completely embraced everything because he succeeded in showing them that this was possible."
At 11, he began living at Crotched Mountain School, returning to his mother's home every weekend. Days in Marblehead meant five-mile treks through neighborhoods, past houses, and shores. He reveled in the elements, welcoming all weather as he rolled along in the jogging stroller, viewing the world through wraparound sunglasses.
"I'd go on walks with him, and I was simply invisible," his mother said. "People knew who he was. They had met him in school, or they had a communion with him. That was just extraordinary."
Said his aunt: "Graham did not have any of that extraneous baggage, the things that get in the way of our lives and the way we relate to the world around us. His was a pure, absolute, innocent love and response to his life and the people around him and the things that brought him joy."
Using adaptive equipment, he could stand and move in a dance of sortswhen his mother played music by the Allman Brothers or the Beatles. Journeying with his father on spring break from school, Mr. Gardner went to the Bahamas, where the water was luxurious and the sunsets peaceful.
"We danced every Saturday morning," his mother said. "We lit candles every day for every meal, because every day is a celebration. There wasn't a day when I didn't think God for his presence."
Constricted muscles could make simple movements a chore, but sometimes "he could gently reach over and put his hand on your thigh as you were driving the car as if to say 'It's OK, I'm here,'" his mother said.
"Graham was very happy to be of this world, and God knows we were very blessed to have him," his aunt said.
"A life well loved as a life well lived, and he was loved for lifetime. In those 23 years," his mother said of her son, who was a month shy of his birthday. "Lucky us."
The family plans to hold a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday in Old North Church in Marblehead.
After Mr. Gardner died, his parents and a funeral director completed forms filled mostly with routine questions.
"He looked at us and said,' what was Graham's profession?' We looked at each other, and Cynthia said 'Well, I guess angel,'" his father said." The funeral director looked at us as if to say 'Are you serious?' and we said,' Yes, we are; put that down.' And the next line was employer, and we said, 'well, God.' And darned if this guy didn't write it down."
A few days later, the document arrived in the mail from the state. And it says, "Graham Hale Gardner, angel in the service of God."
Graham Gardner’s obituary was printed today in the Boston Globe. I hesitate to call it an obit, actually, because it is so NOT the stereotypical write-up. It is beautiful, and moving, and compassionate – very much like Graham himself, as I remember him.
After much thought and careful consideration, I am going to post the write-up here. Our Jabberwocky family runs wide and deep: spanning countries and continents. Not everyone has access to the Globe. Still, as family, most would want to be included in information such as this.
I have – in the past – had need to post similar Camp-related information. While most of you appreciated being kept informed, others clearly did not, and felt the need to let me know it through personal digs and comments. The messages were always directed toward me, and not at all toward Camp, so … whatever.
Though it makes me more cautious, I remain firm in my belief that we are a family. Families go through fun times, and tough times, times filled with laughter, and times peppered with tears. But strong families stick together, and try to stay informed.
So again I’m telling you, please take heed: if you do not want to experience this beautifully written synopsis of our dear friend and brother, Graham Gardner, read no further.
With the utmost respect…
and of course, jabber love,
faith
===============
Graham H. Gardner,22; "angel in the service of God"
by Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff l February 18, 2010.
By common measures, Graham Hale Gardner could not communicate. Traveling in a wheelchair or a jogging stroller that accommodated his 110 pounds, he uttered not a word, and Cerebral Palsy rendered his hands unfit to navigate a keyboard.
Instead, blue-green eyes that seemed flecked with gold, sent silent messages to the complete strangers drawn to his side. He had the kind of silky brown hairthat people want to run their hands through, and many did.
"His face had a radiance, and he had a beautiful benevolence about him, so that when he looked at you and connected with you, you felt like the sun shone on your whole being," said his mother Cynthia. "He just made you a better person, with his incredible grace and kindness, and it was all done without conventional words."
Her son loved water. Buoyed by a flotation collar, he drifted beatifically in pools and oceans where waves soothed his recalcitrant muscles. While swimming with his father earlier this month at the YMCA in Marblehead, he suffered a seizure, went into cardiac arrest, and died February 7 in Salem Hospital. He was 22.
Dr. Steven Gardner had brought his son to live in his Salem home just five weeks earlier, a few months after Graham completed a decade at Crotched Mountain School in Greenfield, New Hampshire, which offers residential private special education up to age 21.
"There was this sort of paradoxical gift," Steven Gardner said. "That is, Graham was incredibly needy and required help from other people, but those other people inevitably benefited in profound ways by being with him. That was his gift. This gift allows others to be more loving, and to spread that around. Once someone was affected that way, it became a ripple in a pond affecting those around that person."
Mr. Gardner also gave in a way that could be measured in monetary terms. In 2008, he and his father rode a modified tandem bicycle in the Pan-Mass challenge. Inspired to participate by the death of one of Graham's friends from Camp Jabberwocky, a summer retreat on Martha's Vineyard for the disabled, they raised $16,000 for the Jimmy Fund.
"Graham was the athlete, and I was just lending him some muscle power," his father said. "We found a profound togetherness. When we did sports like that: bicycling, kayaking, windsurfing, skiing. Inside his body was an incredibly gentle soul, generous and patient and compassionate to the people who assisted him all the time. And he was a fun guy."
He was born in Salem Hospital, perhaps 100 yards from where he died. Mr. Gardner's birth did not herald the life he would lead. His mother was a vegetarian who had run marathons, and who walked 5 miles the day he was born.
Nothing seemed amiss at first. He was peaceful for three weeks, then started crying and did not stop. At three months, Mr. Gardner was evaluated at Massachusetts General Hospital, "and they said that 'He has profound brain damage,'" his mother said.
As the crying subsided, something about Mr. Gardner was clear to everyone who looked at him, even as he grew up.
"He had a calmness about him, and he had eyes that looked right into your soul," said his on, Mary Robb Jackson of Pittsburgh. "You always wished you could unlock what he was thinking, because he really looked out into the world in a special way."
Mr. Gardner's parents parted ways before he turned 4. He lived in Marblehead with his mother, who insisted that he be allowed to attend public schools, where he forged a path for other children, with significant disabilities. He also introduced classmates to the world of students who could go to school even if they couldn't run and play.
"The children would be waiting for him every single morning," his mother said. "The kids just completely embraced everything because he succeeded in showing them that this was possible."
At 11, he began living at Crotched Mountain School, returning to his mother's home every weekend. Days in Marblehead meant five-mile treks through neighborhoods, past houses, and shores. He reveled in the elements, welcoming all weather as he rolled along in the jogging stroller, viewing the world through wraparound sunglasses.
"I'd go on walks with him, and I was simply invisible," his mother said. "People knew who he was. They had met him in school, or they had a communion with him. That was just extraordinary."
Said his aunt: "Graham did not have any of that extraneous baggage, the things that get in the way of our lives and the way we relate to the world around us. His was a pure, absolute, innocent love and response to his life and the people around him and the things that brought him joy."
Using adaptive equipment, he could stand and move in a dance of sortswhen his mother played music by the Allman Brothers or the Beatles. Journeying with his father on spring break from school, Mr. Gardner went to the Bahamas, where the water was luxurious and the sunsets peaceful.
"We danced every Saturday morning," his mother said. "We lit candles every day for every meal, because every day is a celebration. There wasn't a day when I didn't think God for his presence."
Constricted muscles could make simple movements a chore, but sometimes "he could gently reach over and put his hand on your thigh as you were driving the car as if to say 'It's OK, I'm here,'" his mother said.
"Graham was very happy to be of this world, and God knows we were very blessed to have him," his aunt said.
"A life well loved as a life well lived, and he was loved for lifetime. In those 23 years," his mother said of her son, who was a month shy of his birthday. "Lucky us."
The family plans to hold a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday in Old North Church in Marblehead.
After Mr. Gardner died, his parents and a funeral director completed forms filled mostly with routine questions.
"He looked at us and said,' what was Graham's profession?' We looked at each other, and Cynthia said 'Well, I guess angel,'" his father said." The funeral director looked at us as if to say 'Are you serious?' and we said,' Yes, we are; put that down.' And the next line was employer, and we said, 'well, God.' And darned if this guy didn't write it down."
A few days later, the document arrived in the mail from the state. And it says, "Graham Hale Gardner, angel in the service of God."
Friday, February 12, 2010
More info about Graham G services
Hi All
By now, i hope you all are aware that Graham's services are scheduled for Saturday, February 20th at 2 pm.
It is to be held at the Old North Church in Marblehead, MA. Directions can be found in previous posts. The Old North Church is wheelchair accessible, and "an accepting community for all..."
All of this is news you've read before, i know...
The *new* news is that immediately following the services, there will be a reception at the Boston Yacht club. i believe directions will be given at the service itself. from what i am told it is in close proximity to the services.
The Gardners assure us that we are welcome. They say that it "wouldn't be the same without Camp family."
What a wonderful way to spend time celebrating Graham's life and his impact in our own. if you can make it, you are welcomed.
jabber love,
faith
By now, i hope you all are aware that Graham's services are scheduled for Saturday, February 20th at 2 pm.
It is to be held at the Old North Church in Marblehead, MA. Directions can be found in previous posts. The Old North Church is wheelchair accessible, and "an accepting community for all..."
All of this is news you've read before, i know...
The *new* news is that immediately following the services, there will be a reception at the Boston Yacht club. i believe directions will be given at the service itself. from what i am told it is in close proximity to the services.
The Gardners assure us that we are welcome. They say that it "wouldn't be the same without Camp family."
What a wonderful way to spend time celebrating Graham's life and his impact in our own. if you can make it, you are welcomed.
jabber love,
faith
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Info CORRECTION re: Graham Gardner
HI ALL
There has been a change in the plans for Graham Gardner's Memorial Service. It is *NOT* being held on Sunday, Feb 21st. The service has been moved to SATURDAY, Feb. 20th.
Memorial Services for Graham will be held SATURDAY, FEB 20th @ 2pm in the OLD NORTH CHURCH in MARBLEHEAD, MA.
here is info i received in an email from Jeff C. this morning:
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Funeral Service Information for Graham Gardner (confirmed)
Funeral Service for Graham Gardner will be held on Saturday, February 20th. The service will take place at Old North Church in Marblehead at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
BASS RIVER DAY ACTIVITY PROGRAM INC
437 ESSEX ST
BEVERLY, MA
01915-1311
Directions to Old North Church (First Church of Christ):
Old North Church is located at 35 Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Salem and Route 114
Stay on Route 114 which is Pleasant Street. At the end of Pleasant Street, go left on Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Swampscott and Route 129
Route 129 is Atlantic Avenue. Stay on Atlantic Avenue until you come to a five-way intersection. Take a right on to Washington Street.
Our parking lot and offices are across from the church at 8 Stacey Street.
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Thanks for your attention. I apologize for any confusion.
Jabber love,
faith
There has been a change in the plans for Graham Gardner's Memorial Service. It is *NOT* being held on Sunday, Feb 21st. The service has been moved to SATURDAY, Feb. 20th.
Memorial Services for Graham will be held SATURDAY, FEB 20th @ 2pm in the OLD NORTH CHURCH in MARBLEHEAD, MA.
here is info i received in an email from Jeff C. this morning:
=========================================
Funeral Service Information for Graham Gardner (confirmed)
Funeral Service for Graham Gardner will be held on Saturday, February 20th. The service will take place at Old North Church in Marblehead at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
BASS RIVER DAY ACTIVITY PROGRAM INC
437 ESSEX ST
BEVERLY, MA
01915-1311
Directions to Old North Church (First Church of Christ):
Old North Church is located at 35 Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Salem and Route 114
Stay on Route 114 which is Pleasant Street. At the end of Pleasant Street, go left on Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Swampscott and Route 129
Route 129 is Atlantic Avenue. Stay on Atlantic Avenue until you come to a five-way intersection. Take a right on to Washington Street.
Our parking lot and offices are across from the church at 8 Stacey Street.
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Thanks for your attention. I apologize for any confusion.
Jabber love,
faith
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
More info about Graham G services
Information sent to me by Jeff Caruthers....
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Ross Lilley's update with information about Graham's Memorial Service.
Can you get out some information about Graham's service to the Jabberwocky community? First, I think we're shooting for the 21st at 2 p.m. at Old North Church in Marblehead.
Second, donations are to be made to: Bass River Inc., 437 Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915. This is a program which was terrific for Graham and very close to the Gardner's hearts. No flowers please but donations in Graham's name to Bass River.
Directions to Old North Church (First Church of Christ):
Old North Church is located at 35 Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Salem and Route 114
Stay on Route 114 which is Pleasant Street. At the end of Pleasant Street, go left on Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Swampscott and Route 129
Route 129 is Atlantic Avenue. Stay on Atlantic Avenue until you come to a five-way intersection. Take a right on to Washington Street.
Our parking lot and offices are across from the church at 8 Stacey Street.
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I believe that the church would be accessible, but double-checking could never hurt.
i will post more info as i get it,
jabber love
faith
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Ross Lilley's update with information about Graham's Memorial Service.
Can you get out some information about Graham's service to the Jabberwocky community? First, I think we're shooting for the 21st at 2 p.m. at Old North Church in Marblehead.
Second, donations are to be made to: Bass River Inc., 437 Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915. This is a program which was terrific for Graham and very close to the Gardner's hearts. No flowers please but donations in Graham's name to Bass River.
Directions to Old North Church (First Church of Christ):
Old North Church is located at 35 Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Salem and Route 114
Stay on Route 114 which is Pleasant Street. At the end of Pleasant Street, go left on Washington Street.
Coming into Marblehead from Swampscott and Route 129
Route 129 is Atlantic Avenue. Stay on Atlantic Avenue until you come to a five-way intersection. Take a right on to Washington Street.
Our parking lot and offices are across from the church at 8 Stacey Street.
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I believe that the church would be accessible, but double-checking could never hurt.
i will post more info as i get it,
jabber love
faith
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Just to re-iterate
Hi All
I spoke to Lynne Wolf from the Board of Directors of Camp this afternoon. Plans for memorial services for Graham Gardner have not yet been finalized. The one thing we do know for certain is that they will *not* be held this upcoming weekend. The latest we have heard is that they will most likely be held on Feb. 21st, but again, this has not been confirmed.
Location and time of services have also not been confirmed.
I will let you know what is decided as soon as i hear something more concrete.
thanks and
jabber love,
faith
I spoke to Lynne Wolf from the Board of Directors of Camp this afternoon. Plans for memorial services for Graham Gardner have not yet been finalized. The one thing we do know for certain is that they will *not* be held this upcoming weekend. The latest we have heard is that they will most likely be held on Feb. 21st, but again, this has not been confirmed.
Location and time of services have also not been confirmed.
I will let you know what is decided as soon as i hear something more concrete.
thanks and
jabber love,
faith
Update on Memorial Services for Graham
Hello All
The memorial Services for Graham Gardner will be held Sunday, Feb. 21st. Time and place yet to be finalized, but the latest information that i have is that services will be held somewhere in Marblehead.
I will continue to keep you updated as i learn more.
Jabber love,
faith
The memorial Services for Graham Gardner will be held Sunday, Feb. 21st. Time and place yet to be finalized, but the latest information that i have is that services will be held somewhere in Marblehead.
I will continue to keep you updated as i learn more.
Jabber love,
faith
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Sad news...
This morning, our beloved Graham Gardener passed away. I do not know many of the details. I do know it was shockingly unexpected. By all accounts, Graham was having a marvelous winter, and - as i understand it - went swimming at the Y with Dr. Steve yesterday afternoon.
From what i can gather, it was there that Graham had a seizure. He was rushed to the hospital, and passed away there early this morning.
A memorial service is currently being planned. I do not know details as of yet, but will pass them along as soon as I have them.
If you would like to send expressions of sympathy, the addresses of Graham's parents are as follows:
Cynthia Gardner
17 Gallison Ave
Marblehead, MA 01945
Dr. Steve Gardner
20 Andrew Street
Salem, MA 01970
Again, i will let you know more details as i can.
Hug everyone a little tighter tonight.
jabber love,
faith
Friday, February 05, 2010
Ask and ye shall receive...
Here it is, folks. The first non-faith post of February. Courtesy of Maggie Raemer:
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A few weekends ago my friend, Rachel and I planned and organized a benefit concert at my school to raise money for Project Bread's Walk for Hunger in May. We worked hard to advertise and plan the event, selling food and providing information about the issue of hunger in
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Now see, this is the stuff i love to write about. Surprises. Impromptu adventures: full of Jabberwocky support, friendship, and love.
Nice job Michelle, Kaitlin, Alex, and Kendra. Your field trip made Maggie's day!
Keep these stories coming! :)
jabber love,
faith
February!
Hi Folks
Welcome to another month here at the Jabberwocky blog. There wasn't much news in January it seems - i didn't get any news, or stories, or adventures to post. No camp musings or ponderings from any of my fellow family members. And i wasn't sure how people felt about my January musings, so...
All's quiet on the homefront.
BUT THIS IS A NEW MONTH! so let's get things rolling folks. Share news, share jokes, share adventures... let's all keep in touch. I'm sure *some of you* will have a Valentine story or two to tell, right? ;)
jabber love,
faith
Welcome to another month here at the Jabberwocky blog. There wasn't much news in January it seems - i didn't get any news, or stories, or adventures to post. No camp musings or ponderings from any of my fellow family members. And i wasn't sure how people felt about my January musings, so...
All's quiet on the homefront.
BUT THIS IS A NEW MONTH! so let's get things rolling folks. Share news, share jokes, share adventures... let's all keep in touch. I'm sure *some of you* will have a Valentine story or two to tell, right? ;)
jabber love,
faith
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
New Address
Hey folks
I got a note from Skylar Bryant's mum yesterday. They have moved, and Skylar now has a new address. If you would like to have Skylar's most current address, please email me at matahina@gmail.com I would be happy to email it to you privately.
Thanks,
faith
I got a note from Skylar Bryant's mum yesterday. They have moved, and Skylar now has a new address. If you would like to have Skylar's most current address, please email me at matahina@gmail.com I would be happy to email it to you privately.
Thanks,
faith
Monday, January 11, 2010
Resolutions
This is the year 2010: a clean slate of sorts. Our days are filled with unknown adventures ahead. Maybe this year is full of promise. Maybe this year will be better than last. Everyone is full of hope.
At the beginning of January every year, millions of people make resolutions. They resolve to do all sorts of things: look better, feel better, get healthier, finish what they started, learn new skills, hone talents... the list goes on.
And for the majority of us (or so they say), by the end of January, those same resolutions are broken and tossed aside. I know this is true in my case; this year i've made several resolutions, and already, only 11 days in, i've broken most - but not all - of them.
So why do we make resolutions, anyway? i've been thinking a lot about that these past few days. And i don't claim to have answers. but in my own mind i've settled things this way...
From my perspective, New year's resolutions should be seen as baby-steps. A trial run. And the reason why most of us (or at least the reason why *i*) can't/don't stick to them, is because my resolutions are not built in "baby-step" format. they are these gigantic, sweeping, grandiose ideas that require me to bite off more than i can chew before i even start. And change, any kind of change, is often difficult for me. So, instead of living in fear or frustration, i give up.
But i've been thinking; what if i broke them down? What if i cut myself some slack? What if i said, "for the next 3 months, i'm going to eat two more servings of vegetables a day, then i'll see where i am" instead of, "this year, i'm going to eat healthy!"?
And what if, instead of saying, "this year i'm going to take better care of my body," i say
"for the next month, i'm going to go to bed an hour earlier and spend some time - once a week - doing something special just for me, just because... (believe me, adequate sleep and less stress can do wonders for ANY body). then i'll re-evaluate, and see where i am."
you get the idea, i'm sure. these are less overwhelming, more manageable steps. what one might label "attainable goals".
and as we get good at the baby steps, we can take bigger steps. I mean, realistically, we can't maintain an effective and lasting peace in this world if we can't stop bickering with our siblings, our parents, our neighbors, our co-workers... Right?
Baby steps. Stop kvetching so much. Find something nice to say to someone - even when it's difficult. Then you can re-evaluate.
so... i don't know about you... but i'm going to reframe my New Year's resolutions. Break them down into smaller pieces. Baby-steps even.
And here, on January 11th, i am going to celebrate New Year's. I'm not even going to wait 'til midnight. :)
Happy New Year, folks!
Camp will be here before we know it!
Until next time,
faith
Oh yeah; one of my resolutions? Blog on a much more consistent basis. But, i'll need your help, you know. Fill me in on what's going on in your lives: what you did during your winter break (if applicable), any times y'all got together... share these things with me and i will post them.
Otherwise, you'll just have to read more of my ramblings... ;)
stay strong and keep smiling!
me
At the beginning of January every year, millions of people make resolutions. They resolve to do all sorts of things: look better, feel better, get healthier, finish what they started, learn new skills, hone talents... the list goes on.
And for the majority of us (or so they say), by the end of January, those same resolutions are broken and tossed aside. I know this is true in my case; this year i've made several resolutions, and already, only 11 days in, i've broken most - but not all - of them.
So why do we make resolutions, anyway? i've been thinking a lot about that these past few days. And i don't claim to have answers. but in my own mind i've settled things this way...
From my perspective, New year's resolutions should be seen as baby-steps. A trial run. And the reason why most of us (or at least the reason why *i*) can't/don't stick to them, is because my resolutions are not built in "baby-step" format. they are these gigantic, sweeping, grandiose ideas that require me to bite off more than i can chew before i even start. And change, any kind of change, is often difficult for me. So, instead of living in fear or frustration, i give up.
But i've been thinking; what if i broke them down? What if i cut myself some slack? What if i said, "for the next 3 months, i'm going to eat two more servings of vegetables a day, then i'll see where i am" instead of, "this year, i'm going to eat healthy!"?
And what if, instead of saying, "this year i'm going to take better care of my body," i say
"for the next month, i'm going to go to bed an hour earlier and spend some time - once a week - doing something special just for me, just because... (believe me, adequate sleep and less stress can do wonders for ANY body). then i'll re-evaluate, and see where i am."
you get the idea, i'm sure. these are less overwhelming, more manageable steps. what one might label "attainable goals".
and as we get good at the baby steps, we can take bigger steps. I mean, realistically, we can't maintain an effective and lasting peace in this world if we can't stop bickering with our siblings, our parents, our neighbors, our co-workers... Right?
Baby steps. Stop kvetching so much. Find something nice to say to someone - even when it's difficult. Then you can re-evaluate.
so... i don't know about you... but i'm going to reframe my New Year's resolutions. Break them down into smaller pieces. Baby-steps even.
And here, on January 11th, i am going to celebrate New Year's. I'm not even going to wait 'til midnight. :)
Happy New Year, folks!
Camp will be here before we know it!
Until next time,
faith
Oh yeah; one of my resolutions? Blog on a much more consistent basis. But, i'll need your help, you know. Fill me in on what's going on in your lives: what you did during your winter break (if applicable), any times y'all got together... share these things with me and i will post them.
Otherwise, you'll just have to read more of my ramblings... ;)
stay strong and keep smiling!
me
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
September happenings...
Hey folks
I can't believe it's September. Already. But that doesn't mean the Camp fun stops. No way; not with our group! In fact, here is a post from Maggie R. about a Camp adventure that happened just yesterday...
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Today me, Amulya, Claire and Kaitlin drove to Dorchester to pick up Dick! We were about an hour late of course since our GPS would not cooperate but we finally made it! So we kidnapped him and went to a great restaurant near by where we ordered many items off their delicious menu including calimari and train wreck french fries. (SO GOOD!) The meal continued with some hilarious conversation (including how good- looking our waiter was) and great food! Then we brought Dick home (Amulya got lost a few more times.. hahaaa). All in all it was a very fun evening!
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Thanks, Maggie, for sharing. It seems like Jabberwocky is keeping very close this year. You have no idea how happy this makes me.
Please keep sending stories, updates, any kind of news. I will post whatever you allow - as long as it's appropriate, of course.
By the way, where do you get, "Train Wreck" french fries? They sound so interesting... :)
Jabberwocky love,
faith
I can't believe it's September. Already. But that doesn't mean the Camp fun stops. No way; not with our group! In fact, here is a post from Maggie R. about a Camp adventure that happened just yesterday...
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Today me, Amulya, Claire and Kaitlin drove to Dorchester to pick up Dick! We were about an hour late of course since our GPS would not cooperate but we finally made it! So we kidnapped him and went to a great restaurant near by where we ordered many items off their delicious menu including calimari and train wreck french fries. (SO GOOD!) The meal continued with some hilarious conversation (including how good- looking our waiter was) and great food! Then we brought Dick home (Amulya got lost a few more times.. hahaaa). All in all it was a very fun evening!
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Thanks, Maggie, for sharing. It seems like Jabberwocky is keeping very close this year. You have no idea how happy this makes me.
Please keep sending stories, updates, any kind of news. I will post whatever you allow - as long as it's appropriate, of course.
By the way, where do you get, "Train Wreck" french fries? They sound so interesting... :)
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
stefanie's article in Boston Globe...
Hey All
Stefanie provided me with a link to the article in the Boston Globe (Aug. 23rd, 2009)
Massachusetts General Hospital is creating one of the first comprehensive programs in the nation to provide specialized medical care to adults with autism, a group whose numbers are poised to surge... Read at www.boston.com
Thanks, Stef!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Stefanie provided me with a link to the article in the Boston Globe (Aug. 23rd, 2009)
MGH to target adult autism - The Boston Globe Posted by Michael Chmuraon August 23, 2009
Massachusetts General Hospital is creating one of the first comprehensive programs in the nation to provide specialized medical care to adults with autism, a group whose numbers are poised to surge... Thanks, Stef!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
The Results Are In!
The polls for the first Jabberwocky vote have closed officially as of last night, and the results are in!
In answer to "What was your favorite Jabberwocky 2009 activity?". the findings are as follows:
The Play -33%
JWO & Mandy's Wedding -25%
The Parade - 25%
The Prom - 17%
Something Else Entirely - 0%
I realize that some people were only at Camp for one half of the month or another, and not everyone was able to participate in all the activities listed. I tried to make it fair however, but putting two choices from each half up for vote, and of course the option to vote for something not listed...
Thanks to those who voted! :)
Keep your eyes open for new polls. I'm going to try to keep things fresh! And don't forget to vote... it makes the results more interesting!
This poll, btw, got more responses than any other i have done throughout the life of this blog. I'm really happy about that. :) Keep it going...!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
In answer to "What was your favorite Jabberwocky 2009 activity?". the findings are as follows:
The Play -33%
JWO & Mandy's Wedding -25%
The Parade - 25%
The Prom - 17%
Something Else Entirely - 0%
I realize that some people were only at Camp for one half of the month or another, and not everyone was able to participate in all the activities listed. I tried to make it fair however, but putting two choices from each half up for vote, and of course the option to vote for something not listed...
Thanks to those who voted! :)
Keep your eyes open for new polls. I'm going to try to keep things fresh! And don't forget to vote... it makes the results more interesting!
This poll, btw, got more responses than any other i have done throughout the life of this blog. I'm really happy about that. :) Keep it going...!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
email address glitches...
Hi folks
I've been doing lots of work with the Jabberwocky 2009 July Session address list, and i've found a few typos in people's email addresses.
The people (that i know) whose email addresses are a little off include:
Dick Sexton
Kelsey Grousebeck
Amy Meller
Scott Scherer
Sierra Williams
Claire Somers
Melissa Pepper
Samantha Leahy
Julia Prince
Peter O'Hara
If you would like the corrections that i have, please email me (my email addy is correct on the list). I am sure they would like each of us to be able to get in touch with them, but i am *not* sure they want their emails out in cyberspace for all the world to see.
IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE, PLEASE let me know. I would really like to have as accurate a list as possible for future use. Thanks!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
I've been doing lots of work with the Jabberwocky 2009 July Session address list, and i've found a few typos in people's email addresses.
The people (that i know) whose email addresses are a little off include:
Dick Sexton
Kelsey Grousebeck
Amy Meller
Scott Scherer
Sierra Williams
Claire Somers
Melissa Pepper
Samantha Leahy
Julia Prince
Peter O'Hara
If you would like the corrections that i have, please email me (my email addy is correct on the list). I am sure they would like each of us to be able to get in touch with them, but i am *not* sure they want their emails out in cyberspace for all the world to see.
IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE, PLEASE let me know. I would really like to have as accurate a list as possible for future use. Thanks!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
did you know?
Hey all =
Our own Stefanie Sacks was in the Boston Globe this past Sunday (Aug. 23rd).
The article was about Mass General Hospital and services for adults on the Autism spectrum.
The reporter interviewed Stef over the phone, and put some of the quotes in the article.
I haven't seen it yet, but Stef is pretty excited about it. And rightfully so! She hopes that this article - and others like it - will increase awareness and open new doors to more extensive services for adults with autism, "like the kids have."
Way to go, Stefanie. Disability awareness - in any form - is good for us all! :)
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Our own Stefanie Sacks was in the Boston Globe this past Sunday (Aug. 23rd).
The article was about Mass General Hospital and services for adults on the Autism spectrum.
The reporter interviewed Stef over the phone, and put some of the quotes in the article.
I haven't seen it yet, but Stef is pretty excited about it. And rightfully so! She hopes that this article - and others like it - will increase awareness and open new doors to more extensive services for adults with autism, "like the kids have."
Way to go, Stefanie. Disability awareness - in any form - is good for us all! :)
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Friday, August 21, 2009
More 5K stories...
Hey folks -
Just wanted to say thanks for the continued opportunity to post family news on the blog. Here's a blurb about the 5k run made by Brent Ryden (a counselor i met in July), and Michael Delson - an August camper.
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I got to camp the day before the 5k because I was helping out with registrations and making signs and just generally helping with the preparations for the race. I ran into Michael Delson that morning, whom I'd met and made friends with a few days before and he asked me if I thought he could do the entire race. I said I couldn't see why not, but asked Harland and Ben Winter just to double-check. They said it was fine as long as somebody did it with him, which I jumped at the opportunity for.
I was running late on the morning of the 5k because I was still helping out with preparations and directing people to the parking and everything, so by the time I found Mike the race had already started. Because of this, it was about fifteen minutes before we realized that we'd been running the race backwards. No worries, though, because it all looped back around and wouldn't make a difference in the long run. Mike just wanted to do it, no matter how.
We ran into a lot of friends along the way, who were heading back toward us as we were going, and had a lot of fun and a lot of good conversations about camp and school and jobs and women (haha) and everything. After a little while, we thought we were lost and had gotten off-track somehow just because we couldn't really figure it out based on there being other runners anymore. Every time we passed a "water station ahead" sign, though (facing the opposite direction), we knew we were still on the right track.
With about a half a mile left, some August counselors came to find us and make sure everything was okay, which it was. Delson did the race without the least bit of help from anyone and with only two very short breaks. The only time he had any help was in the home stretch, when he wanted to sprint to the finish line so we grabbed his arms just to keep him balanced. He fell once toward the end and it was just because we were cracking jokes a little too hard.
Everyone gave him a standing ovation and cheered and it was pretty awesome; I'm just glad that I was at the right place at the right time to be able to be the one to do it with him. It was a great time.
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Backwards, eh? Kind of sounds like Jabberwocky - or at least like Brent! ;)
Just goes to show, no matter what the obstacle, Jabberwockians can get things done!
Again, congrats on a job well done, Michael. And thanks, Brent, for sharing the story!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Just wanted to say thanks for the continued opportunity to post family news on the blog. Here's a blurb about the 5k run made by Brent Ryden (a counselor i met in July), and Michael Delson - an August camper.
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I got to camp the day before the 5k because I was helping out with registrations and making signs and just generally helping with the preparations for the race. I ran into Michael Delson that morning, whom I'd met and made friends with a few days before and he asked me if I thought he could do the entire race. I said I couldn't see why not, but asked Harland and Ben Winter just to double-check. They said it was fine as long as somebody did it with him, which I jumped at the opportunity for.
I was running late on the morning of the 5k because I was still helping out with preparations and directing people to the parking and everything, so by the time I found Mike the race had already started. Because of this, it was about fifteen minutes before we realized that we'd been running the race backwards. No worries, though, because it all looped back around and wouldn't make a difference in the long run. Mike just wanted to do it, no matter how.
We ran into a lot of friends along the way, who were heading back toward us as we were going, and had a lot of fun and a lot of good conversations about camp and school and jobs and women (haha) and everything. After a little while, we thought we were lost and had gotten off-track somehow just because we couldn't really figure it out based on there being other runners anymore. Every time we passed a "water station ahead" sign, though (facing the opposite direction), we knew we were still on the right track.
With about a half a mile left, some August counselors came to find us and make sure everything was okay, which it was. Delson did the race without the least bit of help from anyone and with only two very short breaks. The only time he had any help was in the home stretch, when he wanted to sprint to the finish line so we grabbed his arms just to keep him balanced. He fell once toward the end and it was just because we were cracking jokes a little too hard.
Everyone gave him a standing ovation and cheered and it was pretty awesome; I'm just glad that I was at the right place at the right time to be able to be the one to do it with him. It was a great time.
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Backwards, eh? Kind of sounds like Jabberwocky - or at least like Brent! ;)
Just goes to show, no matter what the obstacle, Jabberwockians can get things done!
Again, congrats on a job well done, Michael. And thanks, Brent, for sharing the story!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
G'mornin'
Hey all -
Look what i found in my email-box this morning...
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Look what i found in my email-box this morning...
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Hi Faith Sam Wood here.
I was able to go to the 5K Race. it was quite fun. i met some of the counselors on the boat on Saturfay morning. Michelle, Kyle, Pete, Claire, Abouyjo {Amulya} and his girlfirend Cara.
{is there something you'd like to share with the class, Amulya?)
{is there something you'd like to share with the class, Amulya?)
We had a very fun time ther at the farm and got to see all the other casmpers from August and all the counselors.
It was stinking great. I am gonna try to send you send photohs from the day
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Sam did send photos along. and, once i figure out how to post it, i will do it. i just have to do some tinkering to figure it out...
This is what i'm talking about folks. I'm loving all this input! It makes the blog so much more interesting - instead of just me rambling all the time.
Thank you, Sam for your take on things. I really appreciate it!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
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Sam did send photos along. and, once i figure out how to post it, i will do it. i just have to do some tinkering to figure it out...
This is what i'm talking about folks. I'm loving all this input! It makes the blog so much more interesting - instead of just me rambling all the time.
Thank you, Sam for your take on things. I really appreciate it!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Thursday, August 20, 2009
One Month
Hey All -
So we left Camp one month ago today. Sadness. :( But a lot has been happening since that month... and that's a really good thing.
There will be more to come, of this i'm sure. Yay!
And - the best part of all this? One month down. Ten months til we see each other again!!! :)
Woo hoo!
Hope that thought put a smile on your face. I know it did mine!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
So we left Camp one month ago today. Sadness. :( But a lot has been happening since that month... and that's a really good thing.
There will be more to come, of this i'm sure. Yay!
And - the best part of all this? One month down. Ten months til we see each other again!!! :)
Woo hoo!
Hope that thought put a smile on your face. I know it did mine!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
More Visiting...
Hey All -
Just thought you'd like to hear about more visiting going on in our little (big) family. Here is an excerpt of an email i got from Brent Rydin - a counselor who was new to us this year ... and hooked for life, i believe... :)
Anyway....
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Seeing Dominic was INCREDIBLE. I had forgotten to pack a lot of his stuff and didn't have his parents' number for a while but I finally got in touch with them and they're on the Cape and I was going off-island anyways and so they met us at the ferry. It was me and {Kaitlin} Burkle on the boat and Maggie and Brynn picked us up so we all got to see him and meet his mom. He was adorable as always, he thought we were going back to camp and he hugged his mom goodbye and said he wanted to go to Slithy Toves. It was the cutest freaking thing ever.
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This just further proves what i have always believed: love - when you experience it - is incredible. and Camp, being a place filled with love (and acceptance) almost becomes an addiction. You want to feel this way over and over and ....
Have a frabjous day folks!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Just thought you'd like to hear about more visiting going on in our little (big) family. Here is an excerpt of an email i got from Brent Rydin - a counselor who was new to us this year ... and hooked for life, i believe... :)
Anyway....
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Seeing Dominic was INCREDIBLE. I had forgotten to pack a lot of his stuff and didn't have his parents' number for a while but I finally got in touch with them and they're on the Cape and I was going off-island anyways and so they met us at the ferry. It was me and {Kaitlin} Burkle on the boat and Maggie and Brynn picked us up so we all got to see him and meet his mom. He was adorable as always, he thought we were going back to camp and he hugged his mom goodbye and said he wanted to go to Slithy Toves. It was the cutest freaking thing ever.
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This just further proves what i have always believed: love - when you experience it - is incredible. and Camp, being a place filled with love (and acceptance) almost becomes an addiction. You want to feel this way over and over and ....
Have a frabjous day folks!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Wock-a-thon news
Hi folks
this little excerpt was found on Camp Jabberwocky's FaceBook page this morning. Just had to share the good news with y'all...
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the blurb on FB goes on to say that more information can be seen on the JabberwocxkyInAugust blog. But this is NOT TO SAY that i don't want more of your personal-experience stories. I mean, with 500 participants out there, i'm sure there have been LOTS of memories made. Right? So let's share 'em.
Jabberwocky love,
faith
this little excerpt was found on Camp Jabberwocky's FaceBook page this morning. Just had to share the good news with y'all...
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THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the race yesterday! Over 500 people participated to help us raise $30,000+! It was a tremendous success, and we couldn't have done it without you!
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the blurb on FB goes on to say that more information can be seen on the JabberwocxkyInAugust blog. But this is NOT TO SAY that i don't want more of your personal-experience stories. I mean, with 500 participants out there, i'm sure there have been LOTS of memories made. Right? So let's share 'em.
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Saturday, August 15, 2009
stories of the 5k
hey all
here's one account (of what i hope will be many) of the goings on at the 5k, as told by Kayla Montambault - july session counselor....
the camper who finished the 5k was an august camper named mike d. he got a standing ovation as he crossed the finish line. nice job, michael! way to go!!
there was also a Vineyard Sound concert at the end of the race, which i am told was incredible. All in all, it sounds like a very successful day! Please folks, send more of your thoughts and stories about the 5k. those of us who couldn't be there with the runners/walkers/wheelers love to hear it so we feel like we were there!
thanks, kayla for sharing!
jabberwocky love,
faith
here's one account (of what i hope will be many) of the goings on at the 5k, as told by Kayla Montambault - july session counselor....
so soo many july counselors showed up to help out which was awesome. we all got there early: i got there at 7, but some were there even earlier, and then the race was at 10. i wasn't expecting a ton of people to show up, just because it's the first year we did it (I'm hoping it's going to become an annual thing it was so cool) but there were soo many people! which is why i considered it a total success :) I was working at the registration table and it was just so hectic because of the sheer number of people who wanted to run. so there were tons of people, everyone was really nice and wanting to run and make donations and support the camp so it was really awesome!! and one of the campers from august camp ran the entire 5K with brent which was really exciting. i don't know his name though you'll have to get that information from someone else though because it was really cool :)
the camper who finished the 5k was an august camper named mike d. he got a standing ovation as he crossed the finish line. nice job, michael! way to go!!
there was also a Vineyard Sound concert at the end of the race, which i am told was incredible. All in all, it sounds like a very successful day! Please folks, send more of your thoughts and stories about the 5k. those of us who couldn't be there with the runners/walkers/wheelers love to hear it so we feel like we were there!
thanks, kayla for sharing!
jabberwocky love,
faith
Wock-a-thon
I just came in from a walk with my pup. It was no 5k, but it was nice. Whcih got me to thinking about the Jabberwocky 5k going on today. What a beautiful day to be with family and friends, walking in the "Wock-a-thon" for Jabberwocky!
Wish i were there. After the walk finishes, the Vineyard Sound is going to give a celebratory concert (aren't they all, really?) where the procedes will be added to the monies raised for Camp.
I hope it is a wonderful event for one and all. If you have any stories to share, please let me know. I'll post em, so we can all share in the fun!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Wish i were there. After the walk finishes, the Vineyard Sound is going to give a celebratory concert (aren't they all, really?) where the procedes will be added to the monies raised for Camp.
I hope it is a wonderful event for one and all. If you have any stories to share, please let me know. I'll post em, so we can all share in the fun!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
Kendra and Hannoush
Hey folks!
Ok, so if any of you know Kendra - and really, don't we all know Kendra, just about? - you *have to* know about how much she loves H A N N O U S H. Kendra loves her "bling," and she loves the people that work there: most noteably, Sal, Ron, and Jackie. (i have dreams about "SalRonJackie," and i don't even know them.)
Well, so this past week Maggie, Mara and Brent picked up Kendra at her high school for a little fun adventure. They drove to the mall, ate lunch at TGI Fridays, and then -- wait for it -- went to HANNOUSH! From all accounts that i've heard thus far, it was quite a day. and Kendra was in her glory!
This is what i love folks: Camp family get togethers. They don't just happen one month a year. They can happen more often than we know. in big and not-so-big ways. so if you have some happenings going on that involve Camp people, or even just remind you of something we did at camp, write to me at my email (matahina@gmail.com) and let me know about it. i will post it as soon as i can.
have a frabjous day!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
ps. apparently, maggie has posted pictures from the day on her FB account. I haven't seen them yet, but Kendra's mom assured me this morning that they are there. Check 'em out! :)
me
Ok, so if any of you know Kendra - and really, don't we all know Kendra, just about? - you *have to* know about how much she loves H A N N O U S H. Kendra loves her "bling," and she loves the people that work there: most noteably, Sal, Ron, and Jackie. (i have dreams about "SalRonJackie," and i don't even know them.)
Well, so this past week Maggie, Mara and Brent picked up Kendra at her high school for a little fun adventure. They drove to the mall, ate lunch at TGI Fridays, and then -- wait for it -- went to HANNOUSH! From all accounts that i've heard thus far, it was quite a day. and Kendra was in her glory!
This is what i love folks: Camp family get togethers. They don't just happen one month a year. They can happen more often than we know. in big and not-so-big ways. so if you have some happenings going on that involve Camp people, or even just remind you of something we did at camp, write to me at my email (matahina@gmail.com) and let me know about it. i will post it as soon as i can.
have a frabjous day!
Jabberwocky love,
faith
ps. apparently, maggie has posted pictures from the day on her FB account. I haven't seen them yet, but Kendra's mom assured me this morning that they are there. Check 'em out! :)
me
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Sorry Folks...
Hey y'all...
I apologize. I had no idea that the background color of the blog is bright yellow (last year it was a navy blue). There's no way to check what the post will look like on the actual blog, though there is a way to preview the post after you write it.
I'm sure the yellow on yellow is difficult to read. So sorry. If you managed to struggle through it, i am truly grateful...
I will truly try to remember to use a more reader-friendly print color in the future. Of course, if Arthur wants to tell me how to change the background color of the blog wall, i could do that too... :)
anyway, just wanted to apologize.
"Jabberwocky love,"
Faith
I apologize. I had no idea that the background color of the blog is bright yellow (last year it was a navy blue). There's no way to check what the post will look like on the actual blog, though there is a way to preview the post after you write it.
I'm sure the yellow on yellow is difficult to read. So sorry. If you managed to struggle through it, i am truly grateful...
I will truly try to remember to use a more reader-friendly print color in the future. Of course, if Arthur wants to tell me how to change the background color of the blog wall, i could do that too... :)
anyway, just wanted to apologize.
"Jabberwocky love,"
Faith
And we're back....
So here it is: Faith Carter's first post-Jabberwocky '09 blog post.
I don't know how it is for y'all, but it is a serious culture shock for me the first several days after returning from camp. Especially on the day that we leave the Vineyard. We go from eating breakfast with ~80 friends, to most of us eating lunches by ourselves. Personally, for me, it's hard to get used to the silence. Anyone else go through this?
The other weird thing for me is that for about a week or so after returning home, i continue to wake up to bells at very close to 7:30 am. Of course the bells aren't real (i can't imagine how the senior citizens in my apartment complex would deal with that!), but i hear them nonetheless. Depending on whether or not my PCA has already arrived, i say "Good morning, Camp Jabberwocky!" (after all, August session is still going on). but it doesn't have the same "umph" to it as JoJo's daily greeting. But i try... :) lame, i know...
Speaking of August Camp, i know that there are still some of our faithful friends spreading Jabberwocky love. Eliza is stopping by the pottery cabin every now and again, and Brent, Samantha, and several others (sorry, i can't remember who all stayed - if i forgot your name, i apologize) are lending a hand and sharing smiles as well. How cool. I've always know how addictive camp can be; i think now others are starting to realize it too.
The post camp visiting has started already as well. To my knowlege, Claire has gone to visit Nancy Jesseau. I believe Brit has already had some visitors as well (at least i believe that's what i've heard). Folks, these are the things i *love* to hear about! if you've hung with some camp people and had some adventures - or even if you just have something you want to share - let me know! With your permission (i will always ask first if you don't give me the go-ahead from the start), i will post some or all of what you tell me - and we can all join in the laughs and such. I've always considered us to be family, and sharing in this way can help us to stay close throughout the "off" months as we are scattered hither and yon...
So please, tell me what's going on in your lives! Inquiring minds want to know! :)
It's nice to be back blogging with you again. I hope you will enjoy the updates as we travel through the year together.
Again, please feel free to let me know if there is anything special you want posted. I will do my best.
"Jabberwocky love,"
Faith
I don't know how it is for y'all, but it is a serious culture shock for me the first several days after returning from camp. Especially on the day that we leave the Vineyard. We go from eating breakfast with ~80 friends, to most of us eating lunches by ourselves. Personally, for me, it's hard to get used to the silence. Anyone else go through this?
The other weird thing for me is that for about a week or so after returning home, i continue to wake up to bells at very close to 7:30 am. Of course the bells aren't real (i can't imagine how the senior citizens in my apartment complex would deal with that!), but i hear them nonetheless. Depending on whether or not my PCA has already arrived, i say "Good morning, Camp Jabberwocky!" (after all, August session is still going on). but it doesn't have the same "umph" to it as JoJo's daily greeting. But i try... :) lame, i know...
Speaking of August Camp, i know that there are still some of our faithful friends spreading Jabberwocky love. Eliza is stopping by the pottery cabin every now and again, and Brent, Samantha, and several others (sorry, i can't remember who all stayed - if i forgot your name, i apologize) are lending a hand and sharing smiles as well. How cool. I've always know how addictive camp can be; i think now others are starting to realize it too.
The post camp visiting has started already as well. To my knowlege, Claire has gone to visit Nancy Jesseau. I believe Brit has already had some visitors as well (at least i believe that's what i've heard). Folks, these are the things i *love* to hear about! if you've hung with some camp people and had some adventures - or even if you just have something you want to share - let me know! With your permission (i will always ask first if you don't give me the go-ahead from the start), i will post some or all of what you tell me - and we can all join in the laughs and such. I've always considered us to be family, and sharing in this way can help us to stay close throughout the "off" months as we are scattered hither and yon...
So please, tell me what's going on in your lives! Inquiring minds want to know! :)
It's nice to be back blogging with you again. I hope you will enjoy the updates as we travel through the year together.
Again, please feel free to let me know if there is anything special you want posted. I will do my best.
"Jabberwocky love,"
Faith
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