Since we missed the chance in person, Id like to do the affirmations for mom and dads, so here goes: Laura: Hey mom! First of all, Id like to remind you that I was just adjusting my skin. Anyways, thank you for being the stay at home mom that you were for us. Hopefully, we could help fulfill your dream temporarily. You are by far one of the sweetest and kindest people Ive ever met, and the experience that I have gained by your side is something that I will cherish for many years to come. Part of the reason that I was as comfortable as I was in the Hydra clan was that I knew mom would be there for me. It was because there was this sense of comfort that I could be as enthusiastic as I could, as proud to be a Hydra as I was and still am now. So even though this might be a bit weird, thank you so much mom. Verden: Hey dad! To be honest, when I first met you, I was, to say the least, intimidated. You remind me of one of my family friends, one that Ive looked up to for years upon years of my life. Originally, I felt that you thought I was loud and obnoxious, which though was true, was slightly terrifying at the same time. Im very glad that my feelings of fear soon faded. Even though you were the working dad along with Daniel, I feel like we were able to grow together much more later on into camp. I can feel your enthusiasm for what we do and for #HAILHYDRAS. Im proud of the father son resemblance that we have, and I hope that it will persist throughout the years, and I hope that we can also keep in touch. Daniel: Hey dad! First, Id like to thank you for taking me to my cabin even though I was here an hour or two early and screwed up set-up time a bit. Even though you were one of our working dads, you still found time to be there to support us. Youve been there to encourage us, guide us, and were patient with us when we messed up. I especially want to thank you for your words during our Hydra circle after the diversity workshop. You played a large role in making the environment I was in safe and comfortable enough for me to be able to share what I had, and also help others open up as well. Youve been working behind the scenes, and your work, care, and support has made us the hydras that we are. In summary, thank you all so much for being there for, at the very least, my LDC experience. While we are all hydras, even the mightiest beings are nothing without a ground to stand. Even the phoenix cant fly forever. For me, I feel that you were all the ground of support for the hydra. Without you all as my parents, my life at LDC and possible forever would be completely different. The insight and experience that you all have given me will definitely play a large part in the years to come, and I know that if I am ever feeling helpless, I know where to turn to. At night, I was telling Kevin that one of my greatest fears were to be alone. Not to be walking alone, but to be lonely. For no one to be there to support, to understand, and to raise me out of the grave that I often dig myself. Words can not describe how grateful I am that you have all been there to help me leave some of that fear behind, even if it was just for these days. I knew that even for just those days, if I were to dig the grave and throw myself in, there would be people to dig me out and pull me up. Me calling you all mom and dads really do reflect how I feel. On top of being like parents for me, you are all also like my brothers and sister. Its very rare for me to feel so at home with people Ive known for so little time, but with you all, I can honestly say Ive never felt more at home, even more so than I am right now sitting at my computer. So with these insufficient words, I just want to say: Thank you all. Hopefully, well all be LDC staff next year! I look forwards to the memories that we will hopefully make in the future. Keep in touch: 925-785-6571
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 04:13:14 +0000
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