The Wilds Christian Camp has been used by God in our lives for many years, via music, going to family camps and retreats, etc. Actually, it was there that Daddy, as a teenager, confirmed his salvation! How thankful we are for that ministry!

Several weeks ago Mommy was doing a little bit of reading and saw that the Wilds was having a “40 years of ministry” celebration, where they invited allSunny on the Land Trolley former staff, campers, etc., to come for a day of funLittle Miss Bravery - ready for the adventurous ride! activities, food, and most important, fellowship. After suggesting to Daddy that we do it, (and after we realized that our itinerary had an empty space There she goes! Wheeeeee!in it for a change :)) she headed up the planning and packing for the event. (Thank you, Mommy!) This last Saturday morning we filled up the “Land Yacht” 🙂 with all 12 members of the Neely Team and all of their necessary luggage 🙂 and went over to Brevard, NC, and enjoyed the beautiful weather, peacefulKeeping going, girls! atmosphere, godly music, tremendously thrilling and fun activities, and the side-splitting re-plays of skits done in the past. During the course of the day, Kathryn and a friend nervously awaiting their turn on the Giant Swing! many of us took part in “The Cat in the Hat” game, the land trolley, mini-golf, the rock-Lauren at the top! Yay!!!climbing wall, and, last but not  least, Up they go... waiting for the initial "click" and the 65 ft. drop! the famous Giant Swing! (A glorious contraption into which two people are strapped, lying on their stomachs. They are then hiked up 65 feet aboveDaddy and Amanda - Daddy is on the phone with his mom, letting her "ride" the swing with them, since she has never wanted to do it! :) the watching audience below, and then let fall – which gives about 2 seconds of that all-amazing “free-fall” feeling, which is enough for Mommy and Titus - a perfect pair! anyone 🙂 – and into swinging back and forth! Sound scary?? Both that and exhilarating! :)) They're flying...We were able to see and “catch-up” with many old friends and acquaintances, meet new people, and before leaving, take a delightful trip to the   popular coffee shop at camp – ... to infinity and beyond!!Victoria on the mini-golf course “CoolBeans.” Mmmmmmm……!!!! Our day ended with a tour of the newest construction project on the camp property: a multi-purpose building planning to be used for a book and music store, souvenir Hannah Grace  shop, a conference room, and offices for many of the staff members. It was exciting to see Jessi and Hannah - sipping a delightful Raspberry White Chocolate Mocca Freeze... Mmmmm!!the vision that was  being carried out, enabling them to more effectively impact numerous lives!

The Lord has truly blessed the Wilds because, as their theme This hits the spot! Yum! verse 1 Corinthians 10:31 states, all is done for the glory of God. What a blessing to be able to see the rewards of such a commitment, andAll the kids - happy to be together! What a fun day! what a  reminder carry out that truth in our own lives – it is, in fact, the very reason we were created!