We made it. We drove 2 & 1/2 hours to have lunch with family and visit relatives graves on Monday. Then we turned around and drove back. It was exhausting, but worth it.
Especially after attending my Uncle Rich's funeral the Saturday before. I was so grateful I had attended Heather's extended family parties when she had hosted them. It made we want to put the necessary effort into bringing my kids to all family parties when they offered {especially given my hesitance of hosting them myself}.
Family connections are so important. I feel that more than ever these days. We need each other.
Besides the important family connections, it is always fun to get together! How else could we get hilarious pictures of Wyler to be used in future high school year book dedications...and then again in his wedding video.
