Staley enjoyed a week at Miracle Camp in Michigan with 3 friends back in June. She spent the week enjoying activities like swimming, zip lining, rock climbing, archery, playing games, doing crafts, enjoying her friends, and deepening her faith and understanding of God and his goodness.
Staley went to camp with the same friends from last year...Lilian, Kelsey, and Kaitlyn.
She was in a cabin with her 3 friends, 4 other girls, and two counselors.
She loved going to camp with her friends, but really enjoyed getting to know the other girls in her cabin too.
Staley said that she began to get homesick the last full day of camp, but otherwise really enjoyed her time.
The house seemed different and quiet without Staley here, but we got to see pictures that the camp posted, monitor what she bought at the camp store each day (smoothies, candy, and a stuffed animal), and send her e-mails telling her how much we missed her.
Adelie told us daily how much she missed Staley, although Briggs enjoyed having the opportunity to sleep in Staley's bed each night so that he and Adelie could have "sleepovers" together.
Staley was exhausted by her week away, but...
I'm so glad she had the opportunity to enjoy a week at camp, growing in her independence, her friendships, and her faith.
