Family

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God                                                   Philippians 1:3

As I write this blog, I have just returned from a family reunion, full in very way. Full from a lot of great food (of course), but more so with a full heart. My soul was fed by seeing generations of my family together- children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces, in-laws, cousins, siblings. Well, you name it. They were all there except moms and dads and grandpas and grandmas. You see, now that is my generation. We are the dads and moms and grandmas and grandpas.    

What a blessing is family! Our charge to the next generations is this- keep this going! Keep the reunions happening, even when my generation is gone. Our family has been blessed beyond measure, and we are aware of that blessing, and we are grateful.

So, my word to my readers is this- take every opportunity to connect and reconnect with family. Let them know how much you love them. Gather with them whenever possible, and thank God for them every day.

I do.

Prayer: Lord, I am grateful for family! Amen