Day 5 Impact Minnesota

Day 5:
Our last full day at the Getaway! Many of the guests and caregivers were starting to wear down, so today was full of napping opportunities! My guest, Cheryl, and I went tubing. One thing I love about the Getaway is that no matter what the disability, they will find a way for all the guests to have a chance to do all the activities that they want. So the fact that Cheryl is in a wheelchair didn't even phase them. They made a way for her to ride the tube.


After tubing, we played a treasure hunting game where the guests had to find pieces of "treasure" in the field while avoiding getting sprayed with silly string by the "robbers". Then the guests got to buy prizes with their treasure. Cheryl bought a ring and a pair of flip flops. She said it was her first pair in years! Hard to believe when half the shoes in my closet are flip flops.


The service was amazing. If was a great time of one on one prayer for the caregivers, CITs and their guests. After service, the guests got to watch "UP" (awesome movie!) while the caregivers & CITs met together. This was our second meeting this the week. During these meetings, the caregivers get a chance to share their ups and downs from the week, give encouragement, and tell their funny stories as well. One caregiver told the story of how he was praying for a guest then the man tooted in his face, and then immediately after that the worship team began to play, "This is the air I breathe". Loved getting to hear all of the other stories!


Love from Katie and Lexi Lou :)