6/8/12
I began my Friday morning at my sisters at 3:30 a.m. by taking my shower. Once I was ready, I then had a bowl of hot cereal. Once I had finished eating, I then brushed my teeth before going to the airport. 4:30 my sister took my to catch my flight. We arrived at the airport at 5:00 a.m. Once I was cheched in and in a wheel chair, I said good-bye to my sister I was then brought to my gate. At 6:21 I then boarded my plain. Once we were in the air I took a brief rest before landing in Detroit. I then was taken by wheelchair to my gate. I soon found my self landing in Knoxville Tennessee. Scott was there waiting at the gate for me to take me to his house, Along the way we stopped off at a place called knife works to look at all kinds of different knives. At 2:20 we then stopped at a hardware store before continueing our journey to scotts and Debbies. We arrived at Scotts and Debbies at 4:00 P.M. I then sat down with Scott to chat while munching on Pretzels. At 5:00 Debbie arrived home. We soon then called it a day.
Saturday 6/9/12
I began my Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. by taking my shower and getting ready to go to church. Scott made me some oatmeal while I was getting ready. At 8:30 I sat down to eat breakfast. I then went into brush my teeth before leaving for church with Scott and Debbie. Once church was done, we left for Scott and Debbie's. We arrived home at 1:15. At 2:30 I lied down to rest and I slept until 5:00. I then got up to stretch for an hour. Once Scott and Debbie were home we sat down to eat diner. Tonight we had vege burgers along with some chips and a peach. We then listened to Loui Gigleo a motivational speaker before going to bed.
Sunday 6/10/12
I began my Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower. I then packed up to go to blind camp with scott and Debbie. Once I was organized I then went to the kitchen to eat breakfast with Scott and Debbie. Once we had finished eating Scotts stepfather brought us to where we were to catch the bus to go to camp. At 10:00 we made a stop to pick up more blind campers. We then continued on our way until 11:00 when we made yet another stop. We then traveled for two more more hours before making a stop at McDonalds for lunch. At 2:20 we were back on the road. We finally arrived at camp a 4:20. Upon our arrivel we checked in, thus getting our cabins assigned to us. Once we found out where we would be sleeping, We then got our bathing suits on so that we could head to the pool to take a swim test. We had to tred water for a minute, and swim three laps. I passed with flying colors. I was then given a green wrist band to indicate I was capable of swimming anywhere in the pool. We then had to hand in our medication to the Nursing staff. this made it much easier so as to be sure not to forget to take our medication. We then sat with our cabins to eat dinner. After a word of prayer we then enjoyed corn bread and chilly. We then had tangerens and pinapple for dessert. At 7:00 we then went to the Chapel for music and relaxation with other campers, before going to bed.
Monday 6/11/12
I began my Monday morning at camp at 7:00 a.m. by taking my shower and getting ready for a 7:30 roll call. every each cabin had to line up out front to report all present and accounted for sir or mam depending on your gender to the boys and girls director. We then did the flag raising. Once that was completed we then lined up for breakfast in the dining area. This morning for breakfast they served up pancakes, sausage, and fruit. At 9:40 we then reported to the chapel for worship. I then went horseback riding. This actually turned out to be my favorite activity. I caught on quick too. At 11:40 I then went to the art room for my second activity with Debbbie until until 12:30. We then all went outside for roll call before lunch. At 12:30 we then went inside the cafeteria to eat broccoli alfrado for lunch. We then had grapes and cookie. Scott sat next to me at lunch today. At 2:00 we had a break. At this time we all went to our cabins to rest. At 3:00 we then went to the chapel for entertainment. Alan Justis did a great immitation of Johny Cash. Due to rain the afternoon activities were canceled. At 6:00 we then went to the cafeteria for corn beef subs for dinner. While eating today I had met another blind camper named Linda who is a rehab instructor for people with visual impairments. Once we had finished eating I went back to our cabins to get changed to go to the pool. I swam with others for an hour. At 7:45 We changed and went to camp fire to sing and share. I was then back to my cabin. I then took a shower and I was in bed by 9:30.
Tuesday 6/12/12
I began my Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. I got up showered shaved to get ready to be outside for 7:30 line call. At 8:00 I then went to the dinning area for breakfast. This morning we had a breakfast barito. This morning I sat With Linda and Delfina. Once I had finished eating I then went to the Nature Center. Wile there I saw a Corn Snake, Turtle, Bearded Dragon which is type of lizard. At 11:00 I then went for a ride on the ski boat, with other blind campers, while one blind camper water skied. At 12:30 we then had roll call before going into lunch at 12:50. Today we were served Macaroni-N-Cheese, gravy on spam, tossed salad, and a brownie. Once we had finished eating we then went back to our cabins for rest period. I had slept from 2:00-3:00 before getting up to go horseback riding. At 4:00 Scott picked me up to take me to crafts on the golf cart. At 5:15 we all lined up for line call before going to dinner. This evening we had grilled cheese and soup. Once we had finished eating who ever wanted to went outside to play beeper kick ball until 8:00. We then went to camp fire. for and watch or listen to a play put on by the staff. At 9:00 we were back to our cabins. I then took a shower and I was in bed at 10:00.
Wednesday 6/13/12 "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM"
I began my Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. by taking my shower getting ready to line up for roll call. Once roll call was taken we then went in for breakfast at 8:00. This morning we had hash browns, egg mcmuffin, cantalope and a bowl of granola. While eating Cathy one of the nurses came by to give me my medication. At 9:30 I then went back to my cabin to put sunscreen on before going to the chapel for worship. At 11:00 I then went horseback riding until 12:15. I had my horse trotting today at a good clip. At 12:30 we then lined up for line call. For lunch today we were serced Turkey, gravy, vegetables, and crisp. At 1:30 we then had rest brake until 2:30. I then went to try archery. Once back at our cabin I was given a verse from the bible to recite during line call. Romans 4- 20/21. He stagard not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith giving glory to God.
And being fully pursuaded, that what he had promised he was able also to perform. At 4:20 I went for a boat ride unitl 5:20. We then had line call. Tonight for dinner we had corn chips, lettuce, beans, and tomato.At 6:30 I then went swiming at the pool. At 7:30 we then had camp worship and song. At 9:00 we then stopped to get our meds from the nurses on our way to bed.
Thursday 6/14/12
I began my Thursday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. Once we had line call and the flag raising we the went in to eat breakfast. This morning they served grits, waffels, sausage, and fruit. After morning worship I then went to horseback riding. At 11:15. I then rode around in the gulf cart with bob. At 11:35 Bob dropped me off to sit by cathy the nurse in the shade by the pool. At 11:50 Scott picked me up to bring me back to my cabin so that I could cool off in the air conditioned room. I then took a shower before going out for line call. At 12:45 we then went into the dinning area to eat lunch. We had boritos, I sat with Linda. Delfina, and Mike. Once we finished eating we had our afternoon break from 2:00 until 3:00. I then went for a boat ride with Linda while pulling Delfina on a tube. At 4:00 I then went to ceremics. to paint a bowl with Delfina. At 5:30 we then went to dinner. Tonight we had burgers and corn on the cob, chips, and a cookie. The dinner croued is getting biger because I ate with Delfina, Mike, Linda, Debbie, Debbie got my meal for me tonight.After dinner we had a talent show then camp worship. I was then in bed at 9:30.
Friday 6/15/12
I began my Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower. first one in the cabin. The other campers were all still in bed. After my shower I went out to sit on the porch with others who were up waiting for line call. After line call at 7:30 we then went in to eat breakfast. This morning we had bisquets with gravy and hash browns. Once we had finished eating we then went to the fireball for morning worship. At 10:00 I then went to crafts to paint a butterfly in ceremics with Delthina and Debbie. Debbie and Scott then took Delthina and I to the horses. Today I rode Princes, I was the only camper there they let ride without a guide today. At 12:20 walked back to the cabin with Delthina and Debbie. I then went to the dinning area to eat Pizza, salad, and watermelon for lunch. After doing so We had rest period. Today was my cabins turn to go to the store during rest period. At 2:30 during crafts I finished painting a t-shirt. I then went down by the lake to go for a boat ride. At 5:15 I was back on land for line call at 5:30. At 6;00 we went to the big dinning area for dinner to celebrate the opening of the Sabath. We had odderves, Raviolli, vegetable sandwhich, blueberry bread with berry's on it. We also were served cheese and crackers. At 7:30 we were back to our room.
Saturday 6/16/12
I began my Saturday mornnig at 6:00 a.m. by showering and getting myself ready for the Sabbath celebration here at blind camp. I then went to eat breakfast. I sat with Linda, Debbie, and Scott. I had a bagel, granola cereal, and some yogurt, chocolate chip muffin, and watermellon. At 10:45 we all went to Sabbath school, which consisted music in the chapel. At 11:30 we had a break for fifteen minutes. At 12:45back to the room then to lunch at 1:00. Today we had Manacotti and mixed vegetables. Scott then fixed me a salad to go with my meal. At 1:30 it was rest period. until 3:00. We then went out to talk, sit on bench's. At 4:00 the christian talent show was held. At 6:00 we then went to the dinning area to eat dinner. Beans and hotdogs and B B Q chips. At 7:00 we then went to the lake to witness five live baptisms. At 7:00 to the fire bowl for music and camp fire until 11:00. we then went back to our rooms to go to bed.
Sunday 6/17/12
I began my Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. by taking a shower then packing up to leave. At 8:00 I then went to eat breakfast. Today we had waffles with hash browns and granola. I then said my good-byes to Linda, Delfina, and Mike who will be going on to blind bikers camp week. At 9:30 I then loaded the bus. We road the bus until 3:15 to the hotel in Morris town. Jim O' Lerry took us home. At 4:00 we stopped to eat at the New China Chinesa restaraunt. 5:45 we left to go home. We then dropped Jim off at the church to pick up his car, then David off at his place. We finally arrived home at 6:15. I then called mom and dad and barb so as to wish dad a happy fathers day. I then sat to listen to music with Scott until 8:00 I then took a shower, 8:30 to bed.
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