Family Reunions

Oh my! We just had a wonderful weekend reminiscing with family!

Jared, youngest son of our brother, David, just got married. I don't know about the rest of you, but I enjoyed myself immensely. The whole thing was held in the back yard of the bride's parents. Everything was set up beautifully! The ceremony was officiated by a justice of the peace, who made everyone feel welcome and at home. There was a bit of humor which added to the informal, family feel, and it was evident that there was love in the room. The food was wonderful and the hospitality shared by Devina's family made us feel as if we'd always known them. We really enjoyed ourselves, all the while, visiting with family that were able to make it. We ended up staying until it got too damp and cold for baby Jordan, as we were riding with Penny and Jamie.

When did we have the last reunion of our immediate family? I think that the sisters were all able to get together for Dad's 75th, but I believe that the last time we were all together was at mom's funeral. That's not good - we need to get together more often. I talked with a few others in the family and I think we are all in agreement on that. I miss all of you guys and I don't want to wait until another wedding, or heaven forbid, a funeral to get together again.

What say we plan the next one? Yearly is too soon and too hard to plan for; five years is too long for some of us; how about in year three? That would give people a chance to plan ahead and for the family to make changes should the need arise.

I don't mind being the organizer for the next one - 2013, I hope no one is superstitious. We could include all immediate family to begin with. If we think it's possible we could also reach out to others in our families that might like to come. I am thinking that summer is the best season, and I'll be in touch with the rest of you to talk about narrowing down the date and the place. I know we won't be able to please everyone and I know that things come up, but if we plan these every three years, we should be able to catch all at some point.

Let me know what you think by posting a comment here, or in a phone call, email, or letter.

God bless you all.