We have returned from the gathering of the Clan. We all congregated at the digs of Sabatini60 in Holland, MI during the week of 8/5 to 8/12. We did not arrive until Tuesday, but it was the best of times. I am so sorry that I have been unable to be with my siblings in the past. It has been over 10 years in most cases. I saw Sylvia and Jim in January, but I have not seen Gene since 1997. And I admit that it was a great loss. The time spent this last week remembering past times was priceless for me. And for my darling lady, Darilyn. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. There will be mini gatherings and major gatherings from now on. I am going to attempt to pass the URL for this blog to my sibs so that they can read my musings and I can read theirs. This blog seems to be a great way to pass information and feelings between the different members of the family and I like it very much.
I have decided that I was re-elected the oldest member of the clan at the gathering. ;o)
Hello to Kelsey, Emily, and Adam. You have all grown to be adults and my congratulations to you and your parents for the way you have all turned out. Nancy, if you read this, it has been many years since last seeing you, but you are a good lady and mother. Thank you for being in my family.
I have added the sunset photo from the group I had taken. It is there for all who wish to grab it.
Enough for now.
GPa Tom
Nice blog, Tom and a good start. I'll be looking in. I had a good time at Santini's place, too. TT
ReplyDeleteHi -- Nice blog entry. The rest of the family has returned to their 'normal' lives, and the house here seems empty. An entire village has left, so I guess it should be no surprise. Santini
ReplyDeleteHi there Uncle Tom. It was nice to see you again after so long. Say hi to Darilyn for me as well, as I am really glad to have met her.
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~Emily