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"What this Camp Has Done For Me"
Written by Jamie
I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into,
When I said, “Yes,” to having an ostomy.
All I knew was no more pull ups, rashes or creams,
And hopefully my life would get easier.
That was enough for me to say yes!
But I never really thought what it would be like to have one?
I never really knew what it was,
Or how people would treat me.
I knew I wasn’t the only one with an ostomy…but then again,
I didn’t know of anyone who had one.
Until I got a phone call from a president of a local chapter,
who asked me if I would like to be sponsored to a camp called the UOA Youth Rally.
What’s a UOA? He told me a little about it…but I was too young to understand,
Before I knew it…I was in Colorado.
On the first day…of course I was scared and shocked at what I was getting myself into.
I had a pretty cool counselor come and pick me up from the airport gate.
And now we’re best of friends.
I had so many friends by the end of the week I couldn’t even keep up with them.
But I never thought I would ever have come this far…and I wouldn’t have,
Without all of you,
Helping me through every step for the last few years.
You guys have pushed me to be who I am today.
From when I was scared, to once again
Another surgery, or to just getting on the dance floor.
I have learned a lot and hope that this camp will never come to an end.
I mean look at me now…I’m up on a stage reading this in front of more than a 100 people.
I’m not a scared little girl but a young lady that knows what she’s thinking, and talking about.
If I had a problem, I knew I could count on you to help me through it.
This camp has been the best thing for me,
And I know sooner or later you will say the same thing too.
Because it’s not just fun and games…it’s about learning, understanding, helping, caring, and yet
at the same time having a blast.
So thanks for putting up with me, for the past few years.
All I have left to say to you now is, “Keep being who you are, don’t be a shy little person…and just say
What you are thinking.
Because all of these people are here to help you and me in anyway they can.”
When I said, “Yes,” to having an ostomy.
All I knew was no more pull ups, rashes or creams,
And hopefully my life would get easier.
That was enough for me to say yes!
But I never really thought what it would be like to have one?
I never really knew what it was,
Or how people would treat me.
I knew I wasn’t the only one with an ostomy…but then again,
I didn’t know of anyone who had one.
Until I got a phone call from a president of a local chapter,
who asked me if I would like to be sponsored to a camp called the UOA Youth Rally.
What’s a UOA? He told me a little about it…but I was too young to understand,
Before I knew it…I was in Colorado.
On the first day…of course I was scared and shocked at what I was getting myself into.
I had a pretty cool counselor come and pick me up from the airport gate.
And now we’re best of friends.
I had so many friends by the end of the week I couldn’t even keep up with them.
But I never thought I would ever have come this far…and I wouldn’t have,
Without all of you,
Helping me through every step for the last few years.
You guys have pushed me to be who I am today.
From when I was scared, to once again
Another surgery, or to just getting on the dance floor.
I have learned a lot and hope that this camp will never come to an end.
I mean look at me now…I’m up on a stage reading this in front of more than a 100 people.
I’m not a scared little girl but a young lady that knows what she’s thinking, and talking about.
If I had a problem, I knew I could count on you to help me through it.
This camp has been the best thing for me,
And I know sooner or later you will say the same thing too.
Because it’s not just fun and games…it’s about learning, understanding, helping, caring, and yet
at the same time having a blast.
So thanks for putting up with me, for the past few years.
All I have left to say to you now is, “Keep being who you are, don’t be a shy little person…and just say
What you are thinking.
Because all of these people are here to help you and me in anyway they can.”
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