I want to publicly post a great big thank you to the organizers of the Fall Retreat. I have never had so much fun at an event before. The immediate camaraderie and instant acceptance of everyone in the group was one of the most amazing experiences you could be part of. To all of the people who made our Retreat so special, a big thank you. Jean Sewing Machine, Bernice, Little Jean, Sandy, Gloria, Charyti. Some organized and some brought meals.

The Doan family made themselves so available to us. I'm sure Jenny is tired of getting her picture taken and signing autographs. I have an awesome poster to frame and hang in my sewing room.

This is an experience everyone should have at least once.

I feel like I have 27 new sisters and 1 new brother Bob. The expertise that was in one room was more than you could absorb and everyone wanted to share and help each other. We have some of the most outstanding show and tell sessions you could ever imagine.

Needless to say I had an amazing 5 days. The shopping, laughing, shopping, eating, shopping, sewing, shopping, touring, shopping, chatting, shopping, pressing were out of this world. Oh and did I tell you we had an opportunity to shop too.

Can't wait for next year for a family reunion with my Missouri *QC family. Love you all and Hugs.

Grandma Nan (Nancy).