Write a story about a family reunion with a surprising twist.
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Family Reunions – A Timeless Tradition
As a kid, I quite enjoyed family reunions. It meant cousin time which was always my favorite and it usually meant adventures. My large extended family had a yearly reunion in Malad, Idaho, in a large pasture surrounded by a woodsy area where we could always go and explore. There was a great mountain with hiking trails nearby and the food was always divine.
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As a young adult, my maternal grandparents’ family grew big enough that we started having “destination” reunions in the western United States. A fabulous time, but a little stressful with my tiny and growing family. Now that same family has exploded in size and we settle for a one-day family reunion in the closest local city. The day falls closest to my grandparents’ anniversary, even though they passed away 15 years ago. After each reunion, I’m always glad I went, but I kind of dread getting there beforehand. Anyone feel the same way?
My husband’s family is a terrific model for family reunions and I have learned a lot from their example. I want to offer a few ideas they have tried and others I have stumbled on over the years. And a note to my family: I will be hoping to incorporate some of these ideas in the coming years!
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In most families, there is usually one group put in charge of the reunion each year and it rotates. This is true in my family’s and my husband’s. When we were newly married, we attended a reunion where the family in charge brought old journal entries from their ancestors who had passed on. One of the family members read from the journals, but when she did she also put on an article of clothing from that great-grandma. I’m not totally sure it was hers, but it was from the era that she was alive. It was a sweet little hat. As she read the journal entry, I was touched because she had written a promise to pray continually for her family members to have religion in their lives. She committed to also pray for them after she died. As the entry was read, many of us felt the spirit of her words. We were then given copies of the journal entry to keep. It was a sweet and wonderful moment and I love that we have that entry and that promise. It was a simple act by this reunion organizer, but it was powerful.
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ALEX'S SUPRISE
Alex turned five years old. That day, Alex, her parents, her mother, and her older brother Andy were all quite joyful. However, his parents wanted to do something special for both Andy and her. "Don't you think we should surprise them?" Dad asked mom. "Alex's birthday is today. Children haven't seen their grandparents in a very long time", mom replied. "Yes! You're so right. I miss them just as much as they do, too! It's a great concept."
The decorations for Alex's birthday party are finished, Andy informed his parents later that evening. "I'm genuinely thrilled! Do I need to call her?" "Oh, that's absolutely fantastic", Dad said. "I adore it. But unless we have a surprise in store for her that will make it even more spectacular, you should hold off".
But Andy couldn't wait. "You have a wonderful birthday, my beloved sister. I adore you a lot." Added Andy. "Dear, what happened? You appear unhappy with the way you are right now! Are you not? "Today is a really important day," Alex added, "since it's my birthday and I still can't see my grandparents join me in celebrating."
The entire family then rushes to the door after hearing a knock. "ALEX look who it is?" exclaims the whole family. It was their grandparents singing "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU". "OMG!" Alex exclaimed. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING. What a wonderful surprise, I love it." And they shared a wonderful day.
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