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When I first found out I was going to WinGate, I was angry, scared & most importantly - I felt out of control. I told myself I was going to run away before I could even get there or I would break my leg just to get out of it. I had no idea what to expect, but upon arrival at WinGate, I was met with so much love and support, I had no choice but to soften my defenses. After all, underneath all of that anger & aggression was just a little girl, hiding away in pain, waiting to be acknowledged and loved. I still remember my transport team at WinGate and how much they helped me transition into this scary, new experience. Their gentleness and empathy has stayed with me for years. In fact, I remember all of my staff. I will never forget all of the sacrif…
Just reading the testimonies. I am saddened by the closure of Wingate. My grandson just experienced 8 weeks of transformation there and I am so grateful to God and to the people who were inspired to lead, teach and walk with the young people through this wilderness therapy. Grateful to the young people who come out of this and want to serve others in the same way. I saw a transformation in him that could not have happened any other way. He found out who he was, that he was a natural leader, by sharing in the community of others doing the same thing together, trusting the process and leaning on God for the outcome. I pray that the leaders and servants of the future will stay strong and not let anything shut down the magic of this program.