Some just sat on our porch in our rocking chairs listening to Sne’s (Avichal) favorite 1930’s jazz music playlist.”Ī Mother’s Rest, as a 501c3 nonprofit, relies entirely on donations to support the respite events. And others took a crafting class on our porch. “Others went shopping, exploring the beach or Boardwalk. Some slept in, maybe for the first time in a really long time,” Maxwell said. “They took this time at the inn and used it exactly how they wanted. Scarborough Inn Client Manager Monica Maxwell said the mothers had an enjoyable time during the July stay. “And the fact that it’s at the beach is an amazing bonus, no matter what time of year it is.” “To have a Porch Partner with as many rooms as they do, that is able to offer so many weekends and retreat times each year, 10 in 2022 alone, is a true blessing,” Faris Roberts said. The success of the program would not be possible without partnerships such as that with the Scarborough Inn, she said. There are moms from Cape May County, as well as other counties in the region, who take part in the AMR vacations, Faris Roberts added. Scarborough Inn became an important respite partner in New Jersey, Faris Roberts said. Mothers take advantage of the special respites. But, in my view, it’s even more important for them to know they’re not operating in isolation,” Avichal continued. “It was a safe place for social distancing while still meeting others in the same boat as you.” Scarborough Inn has several planned retreats with AMR moms as the special guests. “As indoor gatherings were still prohibited, it quickly became apparent that the single most important part of the inn was the front porch,” he explained. ![]() He compared the feeling of isolation during the pandemic to that of what mothers may feel at times when dealing with children who have special needs. “Beyond the ability to sleep uninterrupted for three nights, having a retreat and fellowship with other caregivers to look forward to gives these families hope,” she noted.Īvichal, who took over Scarborough Inn in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, said that the wraparound porch gives guests a feeling of togetherness, rather than isolation felt by many during the pandemic. They register directly through AMR at spoke of the importance of partners, such as the Scarborough Inn, which offer immeasurable health benefits. “But the expanded support group they’ve found stays with them.” In July the mothers enjoy dinner at a local eatery.ĪMR Founder and Executive Director Andrea Faris Roberts said the goal of AMR is to provide affordable, frequent, local respite opportunities for parents and caregivers nationwide.Īny caregiver who has a loved one with a disability and/or chronic illness, along with all foster and adoptive moms, are welcome. “The relaxation may dissipate when they return to their daily lives,” he said. Innkeeper Sne Avichal said that the inn is delighted to welcome the mothers for the retreat. The last retreat at the inn was in July and there will be another three in September and one in October. in Ocean City has become a “Porch Partner,” as AMR refers to inns that offer vacations for mothers on AMR retreats. ![]() It is a national network of non-profit, respite retreat inns created exclusively to serve mothers and other caregivers of children with special needs. That is where “A Mother’s Rest” (AMR) comes in. ![]() But sometimes there isn’t the opportunity, especially when caring for a child with disabilities. Sometimes moms need some time to decompress and just relax. Innkeeper Sne Avichal is pictured in the back. ![]() Mothers of children with disabilities enjoy a vacation at Scarborough Inn in Ocean City.
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