A Great Experience

I am back needed a break for a little while.  Needed to clear my thoughts and try to figure out my life.  Had a great time at Pathoflife's Gathering, met a lot of wonderful people shared some tears and laughter.  It was my first journey without my kids or my husband but as some would say I brought a chaperone (LOL).  It was truly an interesting experience learning to fly solo without your significant other to hold your hand.  Going through the airport being checked out and checking the men out.  Being picked up at the airport by Pathoflife and going eat out with her didn't feel like a stranger at all, but a family member.  Going to the airport to welcome John Flynn, only for his airplane to be 2 hrs. late, so we sat at the airport and witnessed the veteran's coming in off the plane with a special welcome home.  Truly was a rewarding experience as these were men and women from World war I or II, most were in wheelchairs being wheeled in but so proud and everyone clapping the smiles on their faces were priceless.  And then finally John Flynn arrived safe and sound, but sick non the less, so off to Pathoflife's we all went.  We chatted for a while and then back to the hotel room.  Got up the next morning and back to Pathoflife's.  She showed us how they make syrup and we all went walk through the woods she showed us how they tap the trees and the markings on the trees.  We all gathered around for lunch and it was delicious.  Later there were smores and hot dogs at the campfire that was built by her grandchildren and John Flynn.  Sunday morning we woke up went back to Pathoflife's and a few of us went to Church.  The Church was huge, never saw anything like it absolutely breathtaking.  After we ate Lunch together and then it was off to sightseeing.  She showed us the college where she worked and we all walked along the grounds it was beautiful.  We also went to a little town  where they were decorating the covered bridge and the grounds with lights.  It was quite a unique experience.  With John Flynn driving on the right side of the road.  Yes we were the guinea pigs before he would take off on his travels alone on the road.  We returned to Pathoflife's ate supper and chatted till the wee hours of the morning only to arrive at our hotel at 3:00 a.m. to have to wake up at 7:00 so we could catch our flight home.  We made friends and memories that will last a lifetime.  To each and everyone of you that came I thank you for your kindness for those of you who couldn't make it I highly recommend you try to make the next one.  This was my first journey and I do not intend to let it be my last.  Blessings to all.  Andree'