Date: November 20, 2013
I can't believe my firstborn is now a teenager. How did I let that happen? Well, anyway, we wanted to plan something for her birthday that would be special and fun, yet sweet and a little adventurous-something that would reflect Rachel's heart. After throwing around a few ideas we decided on inviting a few friends to join her on what we called a "Quest 2 Bless". We let the girls know that their mission was to set out on a quest to bless 13 unidentified, unsuspecting individuals. What a blessing it turned out to be for all of us! Anthony came up with the great clues, and with a little help from the other 6 Sansanos, he hid them all over town. I was the chauffeur. Toting 7 'tweens' was a hoot! The girls had a blast finding and deciphering the clues. And the response from most of the recipients was heartwarming. A great reminder that it truly is more of a blessing to give than to receive!
They began by delivering flowers to a local nursing home.
Next stop: Newton Park. Clues led them from home plate to the foul pole where quarters were cleverly hidden. Quarters? That's right, quarters. They were off to share their 'buried treasure' with the locals at the laundry mat!
They then headed to Domino's to deliver pizza...
to the Fire Station!
The Firemen were so sweet! They all even sang Happy Birthday to Rachel!
The girls then did everything from handing out cold Gatorade at the
"Y" to surprising unsuspecting shoppers with gift cards at Winn Dixie.
What a night! After their mission was accomplished...Dinner was served!
Happy Birthday Rachel!!!
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