Matthew's Journey: Camp Oasis!

Wow! I just realized how long it has been since I updated Matthew's Blog! Well we sent Matthew off to Camp Oasis! It was pretty sad but we knew it would be good for him!

Everything he needed for the week besides the sleeping bag!

When we got to Camp Oasis, we were greeted by a bunch of the counselors. We put his stuff to the side and headed in to the main lodge to get him checked in. We got to the table to sign paper work where 2 people were there helping all of the families. We took up both of those ladies! There was one helping me fill out all the forms and the other one was Ruby, who Matthew and us had met a few times before! Matthew and Ruby talked and talked and held up the line. Who would have guessed Matthew to talk someones ear off?! Just kidding we all know how much he talks! He got his name badge and then we headed in to the big mess hall to get the medical "OK" and turn in meds. We ended up getting sent to Matthew's Doctor, Dr. Tung to get our Medical "OK". She had to take his temp and check for lice and etc. It made us and Matthew a little more relaxed and calm about him staying. After we got that all done we headed over to me Tyrel, one of Matthew's Counselors. Tyrel took us and another family outside to grab all of the campers things. We then Headed over to the Blue Cabin. We unpacked all of Matthew's things, made his bed and met Jake, his other counselor. After we got him settled we headed out side to meet his other Cabin mates. They were all kind of shy and we got nervous that leaving was not going to be easy. Then Miracle came over and introduced himself and then we were OK. They were all in line to play "GaGa Ball" A game they play with a ball while they are all in a pen. Looked like fun and they were having a blast! We said our Good Byes and told Matthew we were leaving. His response was "OK see ya later"

Our trip home was long. We had a 3.5 hour drive one way to camp and then back again and we did it in one afternoon. The next week was hard on the rest of us. We knew he was having fun but it was hard to not miss him. Ruby did an awesome job making sure we knew he was having a good time. Here are two pictures she sent us!

Matthew and Aria at the dance!

Matthew's first night he got a new blanket!

Friday night we decided to head up closer to Willow River so the drive wouldn't be so long in the morning. Braden and Matthew got to have a fun night too! The next day when we got there to get him, he was very excited to see us! All of their stuff was piled up so we just had to go check him out and pick up his meds, check lost and found and we were on our way! He had such a great time. He didn't talk as much on the way home as I thought he was going to but he did eventually open up! He had such a great time that he has not stopped talking about going back! Here are a few more of My pictures and a few from them link they sent us!