SIBLINGS

My younger brother Garry and sister Christina

and yours truly

Over the mountains 

and down to the beautiful valley of Chilliwack, 

in lower mainland BC.

   Five fabulous days 

staying with my sister and brother-in-law

visiting 

talking

reminiscing

laughing

sharing

camping

playing

with the nieces and nephews little ones

driving

oooing and awwwwing

at the amazing scenery

waiting and waiting

(over an hour to cross the border!)

shopping

eating

visiting

chatting

chatting
chatting some more

making new friends

listening

to each others stories

eating out

eating in

did I mention the Sunday family reunion potluck?

celebrating 

upcoming milestone birthdays

remembering 

those who couldn't attend this event

The most meaningful part

after the sumptuous meal

was just to sit around 

the dining room table 

that was once in our parents' house

and now graces one of the grandson's place

and 

taking a leisurely walk

 DOWN MEMORY LANE!

The older generation 

shared feelings, thoughts, hurts, dreams, blessings,

joys, sorrows, but most of all

GOD'S FAITHFULNESS

through the generations! 

The grands asked questions and 

my siblings and I shared our perceptions

and our take on certain events

from the old country

from our grandparents 

& so many relatives

from the new country

and our years of growing up

marrying and moving away

from our journey of faith

in our various communities of faith over the years

We laughed,

we cried,

we rejoiced,

we laughed some more! 

We wrapped each other

in the warmth and depth 

of our love 

for one another

and thanked the Lord for

the healing

the remembering

the sharing

and the opportunity to be together

for such a precious time!

Here's hoping for many more meaningful memories!

 silly siblings......