OPERATION: CHEER {Extraordinary Care Package Inspiration!}

I was unknowingly involved in a secret mission last weekend!

The following is a documentation of this successful mission. Read carefully. Following this debriefing you will receive your assignment.

First, a brief introduction to the agents on this mission.:

Agent A (aka: Aunt Ann): The relative I admired throughout my childhood, and as an adult count one of my dearest friends. She's one of those precious family members that make you anticipate Thanksgiving, for reasons beyond turkey and pie! Kindhearted, compassionate, with a heart of gold, she loves life and fills hers with magical, adventurous moments! For this mission, she was practically perfect in every way.

Agent E (aka: Ann's daughter, my youngest cousin, Emily): She's the one on my lap in all our old family photos. As years pass, much more than blood connects us. We share a deep bond of friendship, love of family history, admiration for our late Grandma's handwriting, and crazy obsession over love of all things Disney! She's the one that brings insanely delicious desserts to get togethers, and an even sweeter presence. This mission had her name written all over it!

The mission, which they chose to accept (and were also the masterminds behind): Create and deliver a care package so thoughtful that it would overwhelm the recipient with gratitude, fill her eyes with happy tears, and in an instant cheer her previously discouraged heart.

The Target: Me. Sick for nearly two weeks, and now also caring for our oldest daughter who had also become ill, I was an easy target for Operation: Cheer. My blues didn't stand a chance.

Details of the Agents Carrying Out Their Mission:
Just after 1400, I received an innocent text inquiring about my wellbeing. I was thankful for the thoughtfulness behind the text, yet completely unaware of what was coming next.

Fifteen minutes later, I received a second text. It read:
Are you too sick to open your front door right now? It might brighten up your day!

When I stepped outside, everything changed! I found the cutest care package I'd ever seen!

I could hardly wait to open it! (After snapping a few pics of course! How could I resist capturing this, it was so incredibly cute!) I proceeded to open:

... Everything a sick girl could possibly need, and then some!

The care package included:
Kleenex
Clorox Wipes
Moisturizing Chapstick
Medicated Chapstick
Kermit & Mickey Mouse Band-Aids (You know the kind that are so cute you can hardly wait for a scratch. ;))
2 cans of Chicken Noodle Soup
2 cans of Tomato Soup
Macaroni & Cheese
M&M's
Mickey & Minnie Journal and Pen Set (LOVE!)
Mickey Mouse & Star Wars Sticker Sets (fun!)
Minnie Mouse Tumbler Cup with Straw (great motivation to stay hydrated!)
2 Pin Print Toys (we found those incredibly entertaining! :))
... & a whole lot of love!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Later, they texted me this snapshot taken during the delivery...

...How cute is that?! They said they enjoyed both putting together the care package and delivering it! I was so incredibly touched by their thoughtfulness, generosity, and care!

On that note, are you ready to receive your mission, friends?
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves showing compassion and care for those around you. Your first task is to find someone in need of cheering. Secondly, create your own care package with them in mind. Be creative, have fun, and extend love and cheer to one dear to you today! You'll both be happier for it! :)


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