For those of you who have gotten to know us through this campaign over the last two years, you'll know that this is a topic I don't visit, nor is it my style, so bear with me. You have seen many photos on the Facebook page, Save Wilderness Discovery Resort For The Disabled, ( https://www.facebook.com/Save-Wilderness-Discovery-Resort-…/ ) with Kirk posing with a great many people as we try to bring awareness to saving this unique facility. Kirk is as deeply committed to this as I am. He was an advocate for the Minnesota Governor's Council For Developmental Disabilities for years until he was unable to continue. This campaign has reinvigorated his earlier advocacy. There is something that you DON'T see. You don't see the progression of Kirk's illness. This year has been the most challenging yet. I just brought him home from his fifth hospitalization this year. Usually, they last anywhere from three to five weeks. Three of them involved extended stays in I.C.U. Although this stay was relatively short at six days, it was probably the scariest. Even though Kirk has redefined what it means to be tough, we're dreadfully aware that one of these hospitalizations will be his last. Only God knows which. As I held vigil by his bedside, it occurred to me that I may not be able to ever give him the news that our efforts to save Wilderness Discovery were successful. I fear that this mission, that has been senselessly long, could outlast him. It could, and probably already has outlasted many former patrons and those who just recently learned of this sanctuary with great longing and excitement. I have told very few people this, but there is only one thing I want out of this campaign. Even though he will probably never be able to return to Wilderness Discovery on Lake Shebandowan, it is my wish that Cabin #5 be named for Kirk in his honour. (Shhh. He doesn't know this.) So anyway, I know how dedicated you have been and words are insufficient to tell you the enormity of my appreciation. But I ask of you one Christmas wish. Could you lean on the Ontario government hard enough to make this happen? Please give Kirk and all our disabled loved ones the news they long to hear. Thank you for your indulgence. Blessings to ALL and have a warm and spirited holiday season. Kevin Johnson P.S. There is an important and exciting letter from MPP Monte McNaughton to Infrastructure Minister, Bob Chiarelli. It has been published in these newspapers, so far. PLEASE, help us apply more pressure to finish this quickly. I PROMISE when I can give Kirk the news that justice has been done, I will share that moment with you. Do hurry. Let's get this off Santa's list. http://www.chroniclejournal.com/opinion/substantial-rent-increase-threatens-camp-for-disabled-province-urged-to/article_7b72ce38-c463-11e6-93bc-3b3bc63d7a40.html http://www.lfpress.com/ur/story/1197801