Brent finished his time in the volunteer program with AADAC. He decided he didn't want to be there for his birthday which was fine with us and instead he came with us when we went to Vancouver. We had a wonderful time with him. For his birthday we walked around to the many interesting shops near the condo we were staying at and took him out to eat. They brought him a big piece of Mud Pie with a candle in it. We went swimming in the pool at the condo later that night. It was wonderful. We got to really see "Brent" again. What a difference.

The rest of the weekend we spend with him and Rhonda and Kelly, shopping and doing various things. It was a lot of fun and he was a pleasure to be around.

When we came home he had to pack up right away because that following Monday he was going to basecamp with AADAC. We packed his clothes and got him all ready to go.

The following day we went to the AADAC place where they put us all into a van and drove us to the camp. There was us and another family. It is a lovely spot and we got to meet all the other kids, counsellors, teacher. Brent got all settled in. We stayed for lunch and then did a group activity. Then Brent walked us back to the van where I hugged him and we left.

He has phoned us once since then. They recommend the first 2 weeks we don't' have too much contact so he can adjust. He will be there for 3 months, which will be around my birthday. I am really looking forward to it.

We have talked to the counsellors there and he is doing great. We are VERY proud of him and love him VERY much!

He will be coming home for a weekend visit in just a couple weeks, can't wait!

Keep it up Brent, we love you so much! You are doing fantastic!