Our family has gone through some extreme problems for the last couple of years and my daughter had suffered immensely. Her father decided to leave me and file for divorce. This was devastating for all of us. My daughter's whole world started to fall apart since we had to sell our family home (along with many personal possessions) and move to a smaller one. She felt so abandoned. Child support stopped and so did contact with her father. I had to start working three jobs just to make ends meet.

My friend was right. "Be The Best You" Girls Camp was just what my daughter needed. She had some real growing experiences during the week and came home strengthened and very upbeat. I was so grateful she had gone. But the story doesn't end there . . .

In the fall, we received a phone call. Her father had taken his own life. It was a tragedy and blow for the whole family. No goodbyes were possible and many things were left unsaid. I was so worried about how this would affect my daughter. But, she absolutely has amazed me and has done very well considering everything she has been through.

Barbara, it is my belief that she has done so well because of what she experienced at camp last summer. She gained that inner strength through your program that she needed to survive the loss of her father. Not only has she survived but she is achieving and succeeding. Her grades are excellent and she is involved in choir at school. She will be on the Year Book Staff next year due to her excellent grades in English. She has tried out and hopes to be in Advanced Women's Chorus next year. When she has disappointments, she picks herself back up and keeps on going. She has been an inspiration for me with her positive attitude and strength. How can I possibly thank you for helping to save my daughter's life in so many ways. Because of what she gained through your program, she was prepared to face one of the worst tragedies that can come to a child. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Sincerely,

Patricia