DownSyn Forum

kris10z · Posted: October 12 2006, 11:24 PM Post subject: Victory Junction Gang Camp

I am blessed. I get to go and spend the weekend with some wonderful families at Victory Junction Gang Camp. If you have never heard of VJGC, I highly recommend that you visit their website at http://www.victoryjunction.org/

I will be a "Crew Chief". I will be hands-on with one family with a member who is physically disabled. I am sure that I am going to walk away from the experience with even more love and admiration for the families out there who have faced the challenge of a disability head on and conquered it.

I will be sure to let you know how it goes.

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Kristen: Wife to Scott, Mommy to Ethan (5/25/01, DS & ALL)

DanielsMommy · Posted: October 13 2006, 7:28 PM Post subject:

I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I can't wait to hear how it all goes. Smile

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twyceborn · Posted: October 15 2006, 9:16 PM Post subject:

Our PT told me about this camp. He suggested for me to check it out to see if Justin could go. I am looking forward to hearing about your experience. Can't wait!!!

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Kim and Justin (08/15/95)

sunshine girl · Posted: October 15 2006, 11:49 PM Post subject:

So how was it??? I am anxious to hear! I saw a billboard advertising Victory Junction a while back and looked around on their website. For some odd reason, I didn't think that DS qualified...but it DOES!!! So I printed off the application today and will hopefully be sending it in for one of the family weekends in the spring!! There is no way I would send Ashlyn off by herself, but I would love for our family to go for the weekend trip!
thanks for posting this!

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kris10z · Posted: October 15 2006, 11:56 PM Post subject:

Ok, I had the BEST time! I am so, so tired though! I am uploading my pics now to create a montage for my family.

YES, there will be a Down Syndrome week or weekend next year! I am so excited! There is also a heart weekend that some of our kids would qualify for! It is just an amazing place. I have been there many times, but this is my first weekend to volunteer working with the families. What a blessing- an absolute blessing.

And, if any of you are NASCAR fans, Richard Petty has to be one of the nicest men you will EVER meet (with really white teeth! Laughing

) Post pics soon!

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Kristen: Wife to Scott, Mommy to Ethan (5/25/01, DS & ALL)

Carson's Mom · Posted: October 16 2006, 12:35 AM Post subject:

That is great that you had a good time. It probably was a much needed break and very rewarding. WTG.

Kayla

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Kayla, Callan(5), Kenna (3), Carson 1 yr,

ajbest · Posted: October 16 2006, 6:46 AM Post subject:

oh Kristen - so glad you could do this - i know you had a ball! i have heard of this camp and i'd love for Janna to go sometime when she's older. i've also met Richard Petty before and yes, he is a very nice man with a big white smile Laughing

my daddy HAD to go to his last race in Atlanta years ago. where are the pics?!?! aj

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kris10z · Posted: October 16 2006, 3:01 PM Post subject:

Ok, for those interested (AJ Very Happy

), here is the montage that I created for the family. I have no idea how the music turned out since my computer does not have speakers right now. Hopefully, it's ok!

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=153559c944b4664240bf64&skin_id=1009&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

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Kristen: Wife to Scott, Mommy to Ethan (5/25/01, DS & ALL)

jacknbellasmama · Posted: October 16 2006, 3:11 PM Post subject:

Looks like you had a GREAT time! How fun!!! Very Happy

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twyceborn · Posted: October 17 2006, 9:14 PM Post subject:

Beautiful!!! I printed the application for Justin and myself for the family weekend for genetic disorders in Jan. We are praying God's will.

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Kim and Justin (08/15/95)

kris10z · Posted: October 17 2006, 10:08 PM Post subject:

twyceborn wrote:

Beautiful!!! I printed the application for Justin and myself for the family weekend for genetic disorders in Jan. We are praying God's will.

Oh, I will pray too! I am going to probably work that weekend!!! Very Happy

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Kristen: Wife to Scott, Mommy to Ethan (5/25/01, DS & ALL)