[Nfbk] Family Reunions

[Joey Couch]

"Family Reunions"

Family reunions are more important today than ever. In a world where
relationships are too easily discarded, in a society that keeps us so
busy, we need family. We need the strength of generations—both those
that came before us and those that come after us.

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.


-- 
Joey Couch
phone 606-216-8033.
email ki4vjd at gmail.com
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