We all have, make or witness connections every day. Connecting
to one another makes us feel that we are part of something more, something
great!! This week focus on the connections you make, the connections that
naturally occur, a connection of things, your connection to your environment,
craft or faith.
With this being Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, the ‘connection’
most on my mind right now is my family connection. And I will be spending lots
of time over the next three days connecting and conversing with close and
extended family members alike, some that I don’t have the opportunity to interact with very
often.
Earlier this year, we had a big family reunion for one branch of the family. I wish we could do it more often. Some of the younger members of the extended family are practically unknown to me, as am I to them.
As you can see from this photo though, there are a lot of us...and this was only some of the people who were invited. Many, unfortunately, were unable to attend. We live at such far flung parts of the province and country that getting together on a regular basis is not feasible.
I do like the fact that I have been able to connect with many of them on Facebook, and can follow along with their activities. During the process of researching the family history, I've re-connected with branches of the family that moved out of province many years before I was born and have established themselves out there, almost forgotten by those of us here.
So, family connections are my top priority this week. To see the connections of the other participants, check out the links below...
What a wonderful turnout for your reunion. So agree, family connections are the deepest and longest lasting, no matter the distance.
ReplyDeleteI do still wish that we could get together more often.
DeleteI have no cousins. So if I go to Edmonton all my living relatives are together. Although my son is now 28 so doesn't always come with us/me anymore. I often felt ripped off when I was a kid and friends did things with cousins!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's A LOT of connections :) Like my hubbie's family in the US - he's 1 of 5, as is his Dad, so the Sauer name won't be dying out any time soon ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's a big group! I haven't seen a large portion of my extended family in 15 years? Maybe longer....it must have been wonderful to get together.
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful, Patty. Not good when you only get together for weddings and funerals. This was a whole day of relaxing and enjoying each others company. Some of us even stayed and camped overnight.
DeleteI come from a very large family also and I appreciate my family connections also. Thanx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFamily connections are so wonderful, Bonnie - lovely photo of all of you. And, Happy Thanksgiving this weekend. Our friend that is here from Canada is heading back tomorrow so he can enjoy his family and all the festivities and family traditions that always accompany Thanksgiving time!
ReplyDeleteLove the post! I have reconnected with many family members through FB. A lot I haven't seen in eons since we had a family reunion almost 30 years ago. Great post. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's such a beautiful family, Bonnie: you are blessed to have strong connections to so many of them! Happy Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteHaving a small and scattered family, I enjoy looking at the records of others' broods! enjoy your connections!
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