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This morning it is a little bit cooler and cloudy in the Big Apple.
Most of the families were a little later down to breakfast this morning, feeling the tiredness from an amazing a busy day yesterday. After filling their bellies with the Novotel’s delicious breakfast spread everyone was able to perk up to begin a fun and full day in the city. Read the rest of this entry »
Today has been a great day! The weather has been fantastic and all the families are enjoying each other and New York City.
This morning’s blog update proved to be an accurate description of everything we have done. In other words, everything has gone according to plan! I love it when that happens. Read the rest of this entry »
This is a day filled with excitement!
The Hull Family
Currently (at 6:30am) the skies are clear and it is 53 degrees. This day will start with a delicious breakfast at the Hotel Novotel. Did I mention that this luxurious hotel is in the heart of Times Square and we only need to look out our windows to see the most spectacular view of New York City? Families have been enjoying the rooftop deck. Make sure you check out the pictures! (You have to be a member of the “Fans of the 2011 New York City Legacy Group”.)
Anyone can join just click “join group”. Read the rest of this entry »
The day started early for many of the families attending the 2011 New York City Legacy Retreat. Some of them even started their travels yesterday to get to Manhattan for their Inheritance of Hope Retreat. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten days from today 16 families from 10 different states will arrive in New York City for a trip of a lifetime. They will arrive from California, Florida, Missouri, Minnesota, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota.
Although we serve a wide variety of families with a wide variety of conditions it always amazes me that the community that develops at our Legacy Retreats is very rich and unified. These families may come from all over the country but they have much in common. One of the commonalities is their excitement regarding this retreat. Understandably so…. Read the rest of this entry »
It is hard to believe we have only known each other 3 days. These past few days have really bonded us all together in such a wonderful and special way. The children created some very special relationships with our volunteers and staff. I heard more then one of them say they “don’t want to leave” (Gage) and “wish they could stay together longer.” (Jordan and Justin) This children are leaving with some amazing memories with their families, some wonderful new friendships with the volunteers and other family members and some tools to help manage and work through their personal struggles and fears. Read the rest of this entry »
The weather continued to amaze us all day today as the temperatures remained around 60 degrees all afternoon and evening. The families walked about 4 blocks to Radio City Music Hall after lunch and enjoyed the legendary Christmas Spectacular Show featuring the Rockettes. The children and adults alike were thrilled with the show and also the drinks and popcorn they got to enjoy during it. Read the rest of this entry »
Another beautiful day in the city. We enjoyed another magnificent breakfast at the Hotel Novotel at 8:30 this morning. While we ate, we watched four guys change a large billboard. It was impressive to watch, especially at eye level! The weather is warmer today. As I write, it’s 64 degrees – toasty considering it’s almost December.
After breakfast, everyone headed up to 73rd for our meeting time. Parents had a great session talking about legacy. Linda Stoll, the counselor who skillfully facilitates these sessions said “the session went fabulously and the parents did great work.” Read the rest of this entry »
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