Family means love to me and I'm so thankful for the chance to gather together and catch up on some of the doings of those I love. Family reunions may seem old fashioned to others but my family tries to meet once a year to celebrate who we are as individuals and as one united.
Together we stand strong, holding those who are weak up and bolstering them with our love in times of need; preparing to lose one we love too soon; sharing the burdens and the joys as one.
And as individuals we celebrate the uniquenesses of the ones within us: the one who just completed her doctorate; the one who is starting a new job she is excited about this fall; the one learning a new talent; the one who just retired; the ones who are new in marriage; the one who will be a senior this fall; the ones looking forward to choosing options for the future; the ones who travel the world; the ones who just moved away; the ones who traveled back to gather together; the one who golfs several times a week; the one who gardens his way through the summer break; the ones who continue to work in their life profession and enjoy it; the ones who love farming; the ones who cherish their grandchildren and great grandchildren; the busy ones who organize their families; the cooks; the cleaners; the musicians; the farmers; the business manager; the homemakers; the moms and dads; and the kids.
"I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth and mountains.
He won't let you stumble, your Guardian God won't fall asleep. Not on your life! Israel's Guardian will never doze or sleep.
God's your Guardian, right at your side to protect you--Shielding you from sunstroke, sheltering you from moon stroke.
God guards you from every evil, he guards you when you leave and when you return, he guards you now, he guards you always," (Psalm 121 MSG).
May family be protected and nourished and blessed always.
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