My second year working at Camp Hawkins, a camp for special needs children. Camp Hawkins is one of the greatest places on earth. I only work the last two weeks of camp this year (last year I worked all 6 weeks).
My camper last week was a sweet sweet boy with autism and is non-verbal. He wants everyone to clap and is constantly running or pacing around, therefore I was too, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. His smile made my heart melt. He knew a little sign language which helped, but really conversation has very little to do with words anyways. Facial reactions and mannerisms speak mountains.
I did not stop moving from Wednesday to Sunday. So much energy. He also gave wonderful kisses on the cheek. He is absolutely precious and now has a piece of my heart. Even though he has gone home and the next week of new campers is about to start... I still find myself randomly clamping and looking up to see if his smiling face is nearby.
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