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Free vacation for grieving families in a GDR caravan by the lake!
Dennis Schneider offers affected families in Ludwigslust the opportunity to vacation in GDR caravans free of charge after a loss.
Free vacation for grieving families in a GDR caravan by the lake!
Anyone who spent the first days of July in Neustadt-Glewe was able to experience something special: a project that offers families who have lost a loved one the opportunity to take a break from the feeling of grief. Dennis Schneider recently decided to make his QEK Junior DDR caravans available on Barracuda Beach for affected families. Especially in these difficult times, it is important to find a place where you can just breathe and not be constantly reminded of everyday life.
Last weekend four of these special caravans found their travelers. The Barracuda Beach team not only offers free parking, but also a fantastic location overlooking the lake and close to a playground. Schneider, who had previously had no contact with a hospice, simply wanted to do something good and developed the idea of giving families a carefree time in this peaceful place.
Together in difficult times
The premiere of the “QEK for a good cause” project was a complete success. Among the participants was Sarah from Schwerin, who wanted to take a short vacation with her daughter Mayla after the death of Mayla's dad in November. Jörn and his son Lukas from Rastow also decided to become part of this special experience after being contacted by the Schwerin children's hospice service. It is touching to see how quickly these families find each other and spend a good first night together in the caravan.
But this project is only a small part of the great support that is available for grieving children and young people. The Maltese relief service launched the project “Young people in dying and bereavement support”. The focus here is on young people under 30 who are to be inspired to do voluntary hospice work. The experiences of these young volunteers are compiled in a comprehensive book and discusses how death and dying are treated in our society.
Grief work for children
Another notable project is Lacrima. Here, children and young people who have lost a parent or sibling are offered a safe space to share their grief. Tears are often a part of grief, but children often express their feelings in other ways - through play, painting and movement. Lacrima allows little ones to express their feelings and learn that they are not alone.
The regular group lessons promote the psychological stabilization of the children, and the offers are free of charge for those affected and financed by donations. They offer important measures to help children and young people accept and deal with their grief.
In view of these initiatives such as Schneider's caravan project and the work of the Malteser and Johanniter, it becomes clear how important it is to support families and especially children in traumatic times. Support in such difficult moments is not only a sign of humanity, but also essential help for a hopeful future.