Camp Communication

Last Updated on September 3, 2013

My big girl just went to camp. When I dropped her off, it felt like the first day of kindergarten all over again. My heart squeezed in my chest, and I had to work hard to keep from crying.

As I talked over my feelings with a friend, she gave me a great suggestion: letters.

As a mom who shares custody of her child and one who has survived camp several years in a row, she suggested I write my daughter a letter everyday from each member of the family. She told me her daughter still has a collection of letters from the family pets and younger siblings (all written by my friend). Even though her daughter is now old enough to know the cat never did learn to write, she still cherishes those memories.

So, I sent my daughter daily emails from all of us, including the cat and the dog. She loved it. In fact, my niece (who was at camp with her) got jealous, so the cat and dog started writing her too. Good times.

Jennifer Dyer

Jennifer Dyer has an M.S. in Communications Disorders, which served her well in her professional career as a speech-language pathologist. Never did she imagine that her education and career were God’s way of preparing her to be a mom to her own daughter with autism. Today, she enjoys reaching out to other families who face similar diagnoses. As a cancer survivor, carpet-cleaning veteran, and originator of the “Messy House Ministry,” Jennifer feels blessed to share joy, peace, and humor with others facing life’s challenges. She is mom to two beautiful daughters and is thankful to be raising them, serving other families with unique needs, and using her gift of writing and speaking to minister to others. Jennifer is also the author of a youth fiction book series and is trusting God with His timing on publication. Jennifer has been a mom for 11 years. She and Brandon have been married for 13 years.

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