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Comfort Zone Camp

3/5/2014

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PictureJuly 2004
My brother, Christian, and his wife Wendy, have two children - Emma and Matthew (affectionately called Mattman). My husband and I moved to our current location in Gualala, CA in 2001. Shortly thereafter, Emma and Mattman would come up for visits and spend weeks with us in the summer hiking, going to the beach, exploring and enjoying the remote, rugged beauty of northern California and also attending Summer Art Camp. I love them both SO very much. Some of you may have read about Christian's passing in my recent blog post. Losing my oldest brother has been difficult . . . to put it mildly. What must it be like to lose your dad when you are still a teenager?

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Emma - March 2005
I am doing my best to support them but I honestly don't really know how. They are both coping in their own way. Mattman is back in college in Illinois. Emma, well...  let me let her tell you:
My name is Emma Herman. I’m currently a senior at Northgate high school in Walnut Creek, CA. I lost my dad about two months ago. I’m on my own road to recovery and I find that the best coping methods for me are talking to other teens that are in my same situation. I regularly attend a teen support group and I’ve recently become very passionate about adolescents getting the support and help they need. That’s when I found Comfort Zone Camp. It’s a non-profit organization that provides a free camp to children, ages 7-17, who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. The camp includes programs and support groups that help children cope with their grief and heal. They hold camps year-round across the US. They continue to provide free camps because of all the generous donations and support from donors.

          I’ve decided to reach out to businesses to ask for donations of their products in creating a few baskets for my raffle. I’m reaching out to you to see if you’d be willing to contribute/donate something to help me raise money. Your donations will be added to the “Eco Basket” I will raffle off. All the money generated from the raffle will be donated to Comfort Zone Camp—supporting a cause that has now become too near and dear to my heart.

         I plan on holding the raffle sometime later this month or early April. For now, I’m spreading the word and collecting donations.
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Emma - January 2014
I asked Emma when she was going to Comfort Zone Camp. She told me, "No I can't make it to the camp because it's in the LA area and not at a good time which is why I've chosen to do what I can to support them even though I can't participate."

WOW. She is that kind of kid. I am so proud and honored to be her aunt. She (and Mattman) have both taught me so much. . .

So needless to say, I am reaching out to some of my customers/friends and asking for contributions for this healing project. So far the following companies have not only stepped up and offered donations but have sent their kind wishes and comfort as well:

  • Breganwood Organics
  • EcoDitty
  • Island Picnic
  • Soul Role
  • A Greener Kitchen
  • ECO Lunchboxes
If you would like to donate, let me know and I can put you in touch with Emma. And yes, we will be selling raffle tickets at a later date. So, if you feel inspired to help this ambitious, thoughtful, caring, determined 17 year old that would be lovely and we'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned for more details and THANK YOU. You have once again proven to me that indeed I HAVE THE BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD!

Did you catch Emma is wearing a purple shirt and jeans in both pictures?!
1 Comment
Cathie Haynes
3/7/2014 10:33:26 pm

WOW! Harmony, what a great post Your niece is awesome! And grieving seems to be a part of our lives when we inhabit physical form . . . takes ALOT of energy. Wishing you moments of happiness as you go forward without your brother. Hugs and lots of love, Cathie

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