This week's mission had the potential to be a real challenge. The mission was to "Go someplace you've never been" which could have been difficult to play out given that it was a holiday week. I had a plan (never a good idea) which never came to fruition, but then I remembered that Saturday was the big Wilcox family holiday party. Unlike years past, we didn't converge on anyone's house or the church for the dinner. This year, we rented a room at the Country Cupboard in Lewisburg, PA. Along with the buffet, they have a gift shop. That's where I fulfilled my mission...
We had to follow the lighted path to get to the end of our mission
and get our family all together...
Terribly fierce bears barred our way but we bribed them
with honey and hugs and they let us pass...
Gilded trees lined the path and confused our senses...
Our confusion grew and we were sure that we were lost
in a strange world from which we could never find our way back...
Then we saw respite ahead! A land of sugar plum fairies!
The Gingerbread Man assured us that we were following the right path...
We found treasures beyond reason!
We pushed our way through the glittery forest that blocked our way...
Faeries giggled as we approached their cottage, our destination...
Success!! Four generations of Wilcoxes in one room!
(Okay, so the last picture wasn't taken with my iPhone, but I had to share it)
We had a wonderful (though too short, as always) day together. I am so proud to be part of such a large and loving family! We are truly blessed!
