My name is Cassidy, and I live in Los Angeles, California. I go to Christian Science Sunday School, and two years ago was my first time going to a summer camp for Christian Scientists. It was also my first time going to sleep-away camp, and I was both excited and nervous. 

On the second or third day, I got a rash, a sore throat, and a headache. I was upset because I had to miss out on some activities, like “sock attack” (a game like “capture the flag”) and a social. Not feeling well also made me really homesick, and I didn’t think I could stay at camp for three weeks. 

I went to the cottage where the head of camp lived so I could text my parents. I told them how much I missed them and loved them. My mom sent me a long text telling me how much she loves me and that I was going to be OK.