WTVF – For one mother and daughter, a destination has meant so much more than just a few days out of the house. It’s brought about a deeper understanding that has been truly life changing.
“Keep goin’! We gotta fill it all the way up!” said mom Denise Parker, sitting with daughter Amaya.
The two poured a mix of chocolate pretzels, chocolate chips, cereal, graham crackers, and marshmallows into a bag. Denise and Amaya were among the crews making a mix.
“You know what? I think you can probably put all of it in there!” Denise smiled, the two pouring in more ingredients.
Truth is, you don’t know you have a good mix until you try it.
“Crunchy!” Denise said. “What do you think?”
“What is it?” Amaya asked.
“You don’t know! Try one.”
This was a cooking class at camp; the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Kentucky. It’s a not-for-profit medical camp about an hour north of Nashville.

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