The Kindness of Strangers

Our RV Journey – Summer Trip – Day 54

We are still without power after the storm. This makes day 4. We have a lot of kind, friendly neighbors here in our campground. Everyone has come together as we try to figure things out together as a community. We are lucky to have such a great group of camping neighbors.  

My daughter’s birthday was Thursday, a day and a half after the storm. We had planned a birthday party at the campground as there is a pool, splash zone and lake here with diving boards, rope swings - all kinds of fun stuff. However due to the storm damage and loss of power, the swim club (lake and pool) have been closed. We looked for a quick, alternate venue the day before the birthday & party.

Luckily we found an indoor water park that was willing to work with us. They were extremely generous when they learned of our situation (change of party location due to loss of power after the storm).  They were very kind, accommodating and generous. All of our guests enjoyed the place and had a blast. I felt especially blessed to be surrounded by our family and blessed by the kindness of strangers who embraced our family.  

It taught the kids several lessons on coping with change, coping with things out of your control, being creative and willing to consider another location and brainstorming options as well as the power of kindness.

~ Happy Camper