Dear Grandma, We’re Having a Family Reunion

“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” — Jane Howard

In honor of my late grandmother Lucy Robinson, I dedicate this Friday post to her as today marks the start of our first family reunion celebration.

My mom being one of grandmothers ten children, it’s often quite difficult for our family gatherings to extend past her siblings and their spouse/kids. As a result, at my grandmother’s funeral, I met a lot of my mom’s first cousins for the first time.

As the repast transitioned from a time of mourning to celebrating, the idea of having a family reunion emerged. Excited about the opportunity to meet more of my family, I championed the idea. However, knowing my family after a couple of weeks, I lost hope that it would actually come together.

Fortunately, thanks to the commitment of a few select family members, we are here today. What a blessing.

“If you only see your mom twice a year you don’t have a year with her, you have two days with her.”