Our family reunion was Saturday. It was perfect weather and the four sisters were together again. One of the best parts was the children who attended. My nephew had all three of his children together and they all have little ones. There were red-headed girl twins from one family; a two-year-old from another family; and a three-year-old girl and a six-month-old boy from another. The baby boy was the heart charmer as he is named after our father: Corwin. Such a precious gift.
The time together was wonderful. We caught up on others' lives, shared laughter and some tears as we hugged to make up for lost time apart. The potluck was massive but the pies seemed to be the hit. The kittens were a big draw, too.
Watching cousins reconnect, sharing common concerns over aging parents and decisions to be made. Health concerns were shared. The oldest there, my 92-year-old brother-in-law, Gene, said an eloquent prayer as we joined hands in a circle.
Memories were made that will last a life-time, but we will all wait anxiously for the next get-together of family.
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever," (Psalm 73:26 NIV).
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