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Family Reunion |
Delivered By: Lloyd D. Newell |
Family reunions help us reconnect with loved
ones and remind us of what really matters. Reunions need not be extravagant
affairs—they can be as simple as an afternoon in the park or a barbeque in the
backyard. The food, decorations, program, and activities are not as important as
the gathering itself: just getting together, remembering and sharing stories,
and renewing family bonds.
Some family members might consider such
gatherings unpleasant or boring. One family recalls that their teenage children
were not looking forward to the long drive and full-day commitment it would take
to attend a family reunion. But their parents persisted and eventually delighted
in the change of attitude they witnessed. At the reunion, the teenage son talked
sports with a cousin he did not know he had, and he ended up with a new friend.
The daughter realized she was not the only person with hard-to-manage hair, and
she was able to get advice from other family members who had the same problem.
Family reunions create memories, connect
family members, and build continuity from generation to generation. As families
gather to celebrate their roots, they learn things about each other—and
themselves. They are inspired by family stories, keep their family history
alive, and gain wisdom and strength from the elders in their clan.
In every family, there comes a day when a
beloved family member is no longer there to recount the family lore. So now
might be a good time to gather together. Be a family. Have a
reunion.
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