I couldn’t believe it! For years and years I had waited for all of my family and friends to get together – this was definitely going to be a joyous reunion!
My grandchildren – oh my grandchildren, how I have missed them! Donna was about fourteen the last time I saw her, and Carson was almost seventeen! When they get passed their teens, they come around less often. I guess spending time with grandma isn’t “hip”, but I do miss them and think about them every day.
Anytime now people should start arriving! I wonder if everyone will make it! I saw my son and daughter-in-law walk by with big platters of sandwiches, and my sister with her famous crockpot chili!
I am so happy that I will get to see all their faces again – I love my family; always have, and always will. I know they love me too, but I wish we had spent more time together through the years. Life had a way of keeping them all busy with their jobs, their own families, and their own gatherings. Sometimes time can sprint away from us faster than we can chase it.
But that is what is so wonderful about this great big gathering! Not only do I get to see all my loved ones again – they get to see each other. You see – I think over time they forget how much they miss each other, and though it is a big job, it is important to get everyone together again to show them what they have been missing. So that is what I am doing today. Being the eldest, I knew this job had fallen into my hands, for it was my mother’s job before it was mine, and my grandmother’s job before that.
You would think that we all would have learned this big lesson years ago, because it is the same lesson that repeats itself over and over again – to spend time with family and loved ones while they are still living.
Though I am unable to attend this family gathering in person, I am attending it in spirit. It makes me smile to see all of them together in one room – and just to see me! I love my family more than anything, and hopefully this, my funeral, will bring them back together again.
In life, the irreplaceable are usually the overlooked. Though life can be busy – never forget to set aside time to spend with your loved ones – those moments will be cozy memories to keep you company when they are no longer able to.
Well, the show’s about to start, so it is time for me to bid farewell! I don’t want to miss a moment of this reunion, for they happen so infrequently – but maybe today will change that!
Thanks for reading! :)
Wow , Very good story .. And so true , Makes you think , upvoted
The love of family is of a great importance, and being together is sure way to show this love. Never forget to spent quality time with your even if is once in a blue moon
So try to keep smile in this whole year.@artist1989, Absolutely brilliant blog post sharing to the community. We have remember some thing in this new year start. If we are busy more but don't forget to keep time with our lovelies. If we can successfully giving time to others they'll salute us.
Peaceful and prosperous new year to you and all.
This brought tears to my eyes as i read this. How you perfectly knit the story that would really touch the inner daughter in me. We sometime tend to take for granted the people who truly matters. Thank you for this timely reminder @artist1989
It was indeed beautiful buddy :)
The true meaning of life is indeed about the family being together but the reality does makes it harder but we should be together at all times.
Happy New Year buddy !
love is always a bonding and get together, share time with them and make a family where you can find the rejoice, could be make anywhere and situation, happy new year.
Wish you have a healthy new year 2018Really amazing post @artist1989
Wow that's is so amazing nice way to start off the 2018
May this New Year brings you a peace filled life, warmth and togetherness in your family and much prosperity! Happy New Year!
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excellent story writing is always top class no doubt :) Happy New Year
Awesome story bro thanks for sharing :)
and wish you a happy, healthy prosperous New Year! :)
"In life, the irreplaceable are usually the overlooked. " This is really the best line where I'd stopped for a moment and overthink of what I've overlooked. It made me cry. :(
The way in which you had express your feeling about the family, is what everyone feels when they meet with their family and spend some quality time. Even though whenever I meet with my family and spending time with them and for relative I feel joy and happiness.
Very interesting to read article @artist1989. You've great skills for writing.
I wish you happy new year...
Up-Voted & Re-Steemed.
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wonderful writing..
happy new year..
thanks for sharing..
Wow great and amazing written story ..I appreciate your post..Please carry on your creativity ..
Nice post sir.My wishes for you are not limited to just the next year.
Have a fun-filled, smashing, rocking and happening New Years 2018.Upvote and resteem done.
Greatest story shared with new year starting. Its nice to hear and read. Actually nice story indeed. Thanks to giving message to society.
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Very good job, thanks for sharing
This is great writing experience and valuable post
Have a great day and wish your happy new year Thanks @artist1989
Thanks for sharing this post.😊Great post @artist1989, really mind blowing.
Happy new year!!
So nice story it is wonderful to read :)
Happy New Year!
A feel good story for the start of 2018!
its so nice to read this story today thanks for sharing HaPpY NeW yEaR
interesting story you just shared very nice happy new year.
Happy new year......Nice article. @artist1989
Story Behind the story!
Happy New Year
Nice story .Send more stories
nice story, love to read it.
Wow...so true!
Wow! Amazing story my friend. Really awesome and great.
Thanks @artist1989 for sharing this post.
Happy new year 2018. Wish you a great success in this year.🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
so nice post,,, thanks for you,,,@artist1989
Enjoy the reunion! Is important time to time :D
Upvote
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@artist1989, Absolutely splendid blog entry sharing to the group. We have recall something in this new year begin.
On the off chance that we are occupied all the more however bear in mind to keep time with our lovelies.
On the off chance that we can effectively offering time to others they'll salute us.
So endeavor to keep grin in this entire year.
Tranquil and prosperous new year to you what not.
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it was definitely a great gathering nice story :)
Happy new year
Fantastic story wonderfully written :) Happy New Year too bro
the beautiful story of all time :)
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incredibly written story very nice work :) happy New Year too
I really love this story since it honestly fits my viewpoint of family gatherings exactly. I am hard away at work but as soon as the reunion starts, I don't want to miss out even for a minute!
I think sometimes people forget that these gatherings are what we remember.
Good post!