Keara Hayter grew up with Type 1 Diabetes. For years, her family thought that her diagnosis would keep her from sleepovers, overnights and other fun adventures. Camp Barnabas changed that. At age 7, Keara’s mom Lesley decided to give camp a try. She signed Keara up and jumped on board as well to serve as a nurse on the Medical … Read More
Thankful for You
Fall is a season for gratitude. To help us get to the heart of it, we interviewed three families who have a sibling with special needs to find out why they are thankful for them and hold them close to their hearts. RACHEL & JOSH Meet Josh and his twin sister, Rachel. Josh started going to Camp Barnabas five years … Read More
Barnabas Changed Me
If I am being completely transparent with you, going into our week at Camp Barnabas was one of the scariest times of my life. I read on paper what to expect, but upon arrival it hit home. By the end of the first day, I laid awake in my bunk sobbing and praying to God that He would take this … Read More
Love Is Patient
Love is patient. This is the thing that hangs with my mind and heart every time I think about Camp Barnabas. Love is patient. There is no need for worry, rush, or panic when love is at work. Love consumes this thing we call “time”. It drowns it out with compassion, service, sacrifice, and welcomed nights of little sleep. Love … Read More
