We are recovered from our reunion trip and enjoying continued time at home with no obligations. I like this time, even though I basically feel it is unnecessary. This feeling grows with each day our society continues to be somewhat shut down, masked and afraid. Fear is the big issue with me. If we are fearful enough we become willing to let go of freedoms in return for safety. It seems a foolish exchange. Especially if the fear is unfounded.
Son-in-law Chris sent pictures of our reunion group that I didn't have for the previous post. So here is one that he sent. Back row L to R: Dominic, Rayne, Vincent, Peyton, Jessica, Miles. Front row L to R: Bruce, Seth, James with son Alex (missing is his wife Alejandra, who was there but not present for the photo), Timothy, Layne, me, Audrey, Angelica, Reed, Chris, Isaiah and his love, Avery.
I am bunches of grateful for these wonderful people who make up part of our family. I'm also terribly fond of the rest of them who didn't make it this year.
August 10 is our granddaughter Carmen's birthday. This year she would have been 20 if we hadn't lost her to cancer 11 years ago. Each year Reed and Dorothy and family celebrate her on her birthday by remembering her and releasing balloons in her memory. This year we joined with them in our yard.
Dorothy handed out the balloons.
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