A CAMP FOR COPING THIS CAMP AIMS TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THE MOST
Every 22 seconds, a child loses a parent. We know that losing a loved one can be difficult at any age, but as a young child or teenager — our most formative years — it can be particularly affecting. Our hearts go out to any among us who have lost a loved one at a young age. Mikey’s Camp , an annual gathering sponsored by Bon Secours, provides an environment for these young people to explore the normal process of grieving. Children ages 7–17 work with professional grief facilitators and trained volunteers to learn how to handle their loss. Each child is paired with an adult, called “big buddy,” who can be a companion to them. Together they undergo activities meant to boost self-esteem and fulfillment, all the while providing the
youth an outlet to express themselves and be heard. Those activities include arts and crafts, games, outdoor activities, skits, and more.
In the end, the goal is for the child or teen to learn these important principles: • Grief is a normal process. • Each of us has the natural capacity to heal in our own time frame. • The duration and intensity of grief is unique to us. • Care, support, and acceptance are essential to the healing process. With those lessons learned and applied, the camp aims to give them the tools they need to get through the most trying events they’ll experience in their early lives. Mikey’s Camp is held each year in November. For more information, or to enroll your child, contact Beth Pile at 757-737-2287 or email her at audre_pile@bhsi.org. You can also visit their website: bonsecours. com/hampton-roads/our-services/bereavement-center/kidz-n-grief/ mikeys-camp.
CINCINNATI CHILI RECIPE
GIVEAWAY WINNER!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 6–8 servings
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Ingredients
• 1 large onion, chopped • 1 pound extra lean ground beef (hamburger) • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tablespoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon ground allspice • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt • 11 tablespoons
unsweetened cocoa or 1 ounce grated unsweetened chocolate*
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar • 1 cup water • 1 (16-ounce) package
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• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce • 1 tablespoon
uncooked dried spaghetti pasta
Worcestershire sauce
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Directions
Toppings
1. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, sauté onion, ground beef, garlic,
3. Cook spaghetti according to package directions and
• Oyster crackers • Shredded cheddar cheese • Chopped onion • 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans • I also like to add diced jalapeños!
transfer onto individual serving plates (small oval plates are traditional).
and chili powder until ground beef is slightly cooked.
4. Ladle Cincinnati Chili
2. Add allspice, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, unsweetened cocoa or chocolate, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
mixture over the cooked spaghetti and serve with toppings of your choice.
5. Oyster crackers are served in a separate container on the side.
Recipe Inspired by: https://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/CincinnatiChili.htm
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