United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

My husband and I will be coming to camp! Yea! I am really looking forward to it...being able to meet other adults who've live with this injury like I have (until I found UBPN, I felt very alone!)...being able to encourage the kids that they can do ANYTHING they set their minds to do....

But my husband is wondering if there will be activities for the spouses. I suggested he try to organize a "bull session" with some other spouse about things like how they cope with having a spouse with limitations, dealing with the fact that some of us live with various types of pain on a regular basis, how to know when to help and when to leave us alone and let us do it ourselves, etc...

I think it would be a good idea since many of them sort of got thrown into this other world. I'm not saying the rest of us didn't, but when it is yourself or your child, you will ask the questions and find the resources to get what you need. For some of us who have lived with BPI injuries all of our lives it is sometimes difficult - or just simply draining - to try to explain the injury or how we've learned had to cope with it - much less what they should or shouldn't do to help us - to others, even those we love.

Any other spouses that migt be interested in a session like that? Could we get it on the schedule of events?

THere was a "BULL SEssion" of Spouses at CAMP 2007...i heard it was a hit. They also had a Sibling session too & alto my son was not a Sib he got alot from it and shared his feelings...also made friends.

Carolyn J

Here is a silly question so after the fact...but is camp $170.00 per night??

Karan,
I suggest you post your question on "CAMP 2010"....

Have a great time!
Carolyn J

No, the $170.00 is for the whole stay, plus the fee for Camp itself $247, $40 for registration, $40 for bus transportation is needed from airport...

Thanks for being on the ball this morning,Marieke!!
(((((HUGS))))
Carolyn J

There was a Spouse workshop and it was very casual and the feed back was good. My husband (Ralph) ran it and said it was good. The men don't seem to be as concerned about our arms as we are. They don't fully understand the full impact and possible future impact, that being one handed brings to our lives.

This is the first camp I will miss since UBPN held them. Ralph and I worked at them and now this year I'd be just a guest and we won't be there... LOL.. It is a great experience for your husband and it's eye opening.

You will both enjoy it and it will be sooooo very healing for you. You will be with people who understand your frustrations without having to say a word. Enjoy yourself!

i vote yes