Continued from page 19 In the ocean depths, whistling songs partner with rainbow visions, plankton with algae, coral with crustacean, delighting us with the exuberance of life and the sharpness of sudden death, all in perfect symmetry. Unfortunately, with human pressures on our oceans intensifying, no one knows if the balance of this undersea dance can last.
Powerful Partnerships
Beside Victoria at the kitchen table in their Waimea home is her husband Paul McCormick, who grew up in Alaska photographing grizzly bears and wolves. “One of the reasons we do so well together,” he says, “is because of how we are with the animals.” Victoria adds, “One time a band of Dall sheep left their lambs with Paul while they went off in search of food. It was so sweet. Animals have to be pretty comfortable to do that.”
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She and Paul collaborated on a unique “Spiritual Hula” project after he moved to Hawai‘i. It portrays male and female dancers, the sacredness of the canoe and the healing power of the ocean. “We weren’t used to working with people, being wildlife photographers,” she says. “But we were accepted amazingly well.”
A Grief Support Camp for Kids & Teens
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Camp Erin-Hawaii is a weekend overnight camp for kids and teen, ages 5-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Facilitated by professional staff and trained volunteers, Camp Erin is offered to families free of charge around the Big Island of Hawaii. At Camp Erin-Hawaii, kids have an opportunity to be around other kids who have experienced similar losses. They participate in typical camp activities (archery, arts & crafts, field games, hiking and more), as well as activities designed to help them understand and process their grief. Parents also engage in self care activities, learn about grief, find ways to cope with their own grief as well as support their children.
For more information, please call Christine at 443-2904 or email: camperinhawaii@hospiceofkona.org