::LL lessons

Last week, I spent a few more days back at Camp Lake Louise for the first-ever Special Needs week.

Our campers represented a wide range of special needs; Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Impairment, etc.

What I was not entirely prepared for was, how much these people would teach me, how attached I would become, how intense our connections would be, or how much I would miss them after they left.

I feel as though I cannot tell stories of the week with words - no matter how finely sculpted - as effectively as my photos can, so I'd like to share a few...

[Also, you may want to listen to this song.]

Clarence, joyful as ever

Steven, Camper Extraordinaire

(Another) Steven, transfixed by the camera :)

Jenni introducing Erin

Campfire song leader, Hannah

Steven paints lovely trees...

...and loves giving kisses

Ron dances with Hannah