Two weeks ago I had the blessing to attend a family reunion. My mom, sister and I drove to Bessemer, Alabama and connected with the Brogdon family.
My parents both came from BIG families. My mom and dad both came from a family with 10 kids! What that means is I have a lot of cousins! I have at least 36 first cousins (possibly 42) on this side of the family alone. (MY CHILDREN have 2 cousins on each side!)
It was so wonderful to visit with the cousins! We shared memories of childhood. Some good, some bad, and many filled with laughter. We had the opportunity to visit with my mom and her brother and learn a bit more about their growing up years. I got to know my grandparents who died so young (in their 50’s) through the eyes of their children and those who were old enough to have memories of our grandparents. I am thrilled to see how many have overcome significant struggles and lead lives of compassion and love! Many people become embittered but they live triumphantly!