Resting and Reconnecting
Bev and Dan Wilcox are community members in Crystal Falls who were recently presented with a unique problem: Their three sons, three daughters-in-law, and seven children were coming to town for the Christmas holiday and they didn’t have enough space to house them. While exploring their options, Bev decided to check out Fortune Lake based on the suggestion of a friend. Bev and Dan had been connected to Fortune Lake for a long time, bringing their kids to events throughout the years, enjoying Second Sunday Folk Dances, and attending Senior Days in more recent years. After getting connected with the staff, it was a go. The Wilcox family would spend the week of their Christmas holiday at Fortune Lake.
Bev and Dan noted the comfortable accommodations, access to outdoor spaces, and time together as some of the highlights of their stay at camp. Emanuel Lodge afforded them both private rooms and a large gathering space that hotel lodging would not have provided. Given the time of year, the family had come expecting ice fishing and sledding, but the unseasonably warm winter meant that they enjoyed fishing (free of ice), nature walks, and the fully stocked recreation area. The ability to choose what they wanted to do and when they wanted to do it was not lost on them as they took the time to reconnect. Bev shared that God was present as the family was able to spend time together, pray together, and relax together. They even had their own Christmas service in Emanuel Lodge, complete with a Nativity scene put together by the grandkids.
The Wilcox family is one of many families who are able to escape their busy schedules and spend quality time with each other at Fortune Lake. Bev and Dan are already excited about the possibility of returning the next time the whole crew comes to town. The facilities and beautiful surrounding nature turned out to be the perfect fit for them. Have you considered having your next family gathering at Fortune Lake? We have lodging options to accommodate groups of various sizes and can even provide meal service for a minimum of 15 people. If you’d like to learn more, visit fortunelake.org or call Charlotte at 906-214-2267 to check for availability.
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