A Small Break Before We Jump Back Into Camp

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  1. Jul 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM #1
    Esther Wisdom

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    Hey everyone—just a quick moment before we jump back into all the summer camp fun.

    I only recently saw the headlines about the flooding in Texas and the heartbreaking news about the missing campers. It’s not connected to what we’re doing here, but given the theme, I didn’t want to ignore the overlap.

    If you’ve seen the news too and it’s been sitting heavy with you, I get it. Sometimes things in the world just hit different, even when we’re trying to focus on lighter things.

    I didn’t want to let it go unspoken in case anyone’s feeling a little off or caught between emotions. You’re not alone in that. It’s okay to be here for the creative break and still feel impacted by what’s going on in the world.

    If you or someone you love has been directly impacted by this tragedy, please know our hearts, love, thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes are with you.

    I’m grateful for this community—for being able to have fun together while still being aware of what’s happening beyond our screens.

    xx-Esther
     
    Esther Wisdom, Jul 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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    mcurtt

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    Bless you.
     
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    Iowan

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    Thank you for sharing your thoughts as the country/world awaits news of the missing girls.
     
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  4. Jul 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM #4
    cfile

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    Thank you Esther.. it is south of where we once lived, and it is really devastating.. prayers for all affected. Hugs
     
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    EHStudios

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    Thank you for these words! I keep reading the news & devastated over & over for this heartache! Truly an unforgiving & unpredictable world. Praying for the remainder of the rescue/recovery & all the families involved!
     
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    norton94

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    Thank you Esther for acknowledging this. I know our theme is unrelated - not meant in any disrespect to those affected by this tragedy. I really appreciate you mentioning it.

    As a former camp nurse, the weight of taking care of other people's children is heavy. When everything goes right, it's all forgotten. If something doesn't, it can really stay on. As a former sleep away camp family, this drudges up the fears of sending your kiddo away. I feel deeply for these families, staff, and counselors. Prayers for safety for the missing.
     
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    jagruti patel

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    Thank your for this message. I don't really have words, it's all very sad. I hope everyone stays safe!
     
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  8. Jul 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM #8
    Cath_

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    It was scarry reading news on it. Prayers to the kits and parents. Thank you for message
     
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    fruitysuet

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    Even across in the UK we have seen the news. Flash flooding is devastating and it's awful to see the number of people who have lost the lives as a result.
     
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    tanteva

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    Saw about it on the news here in Sweden as well. Horrible!
     
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    IntenseMagic

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    Thank you, Esther. My heart is so broken for all the families.
     
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    ninigoesdigi

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    I am sorry to say I've been avoiding the news for a while now, years really, since covid and war news got to me so bad I had physical symptoms of stress because of that. I sometimes stumble upon news from friends sharing on FB or like here for this and it breaks my heart. I hope for the best for the families and persons involved and I'll keep them in my heart until better news come along.

    I don't think it this is displaced. Here, we share the good and the bad, both in the forum, our digi community, and our pages and sometimes it's good to know there will always be an ear, an eye, turned toward us as we sturggle or a digi shoulder to lean on when you don't feel yourself or sad.
     
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  13. Jul 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM #13
    Lynne-Marie

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    I love your heart in sharing this @Esther Wisdom ! The thought crossed my mind too, but I appreciate you taking action and acknowledging this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by these terrible floods.
     
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    wombat146

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    It has been such a horrific tragedy and I am feeling deeply for all of those that have gone through it, those that have lost their lives and those that are still missing. Sending much love to everyone there. xxx
     
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    umyesh

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    Thank you for this message Esther. Prayers to all those affected.
     
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    StefanieS

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    My thoughts and prayers to those affected and impacted by this. :grouphug
     
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    Thank you Esther, I saw here in France, this sad information, on the news, my heart is broken, it's awful I think of all these families!
     
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    CathQuillScrap

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    It was truly scary seeing the pictures on the news last night. As a parent I could think of nothing worse than knowing your child is missing. Praying for all involved that there will be closure and hope despite the tragedy.
     
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    valeriapiemonte

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    Thank you, Esther!
    I saw the news here in Brazil... my thoughts and prayers are with the girls and families affected by this tragedy.
     
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    I can't imagine and it truly is a heartbreaking and devastating situation. I don't have the right words to convey all my thoughts. I hope they find the missing, and there is some sort of closure.
     
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