Family Time

Since moving to Myrtle Beach I've had the pleasure of spending more time with my brother Terry who comes here with some regularity. In Massachusetts we always had a regular family connection with Marsha's side of the family, but we always had limited contact with my side of the family. My family for many years lived scattered in Florida, Virginia and Wisconsin. This weekend my side of the family is here at least with my mom and my older brothers piece. I've always liked family time. Something comfortable happens for me when family gets together. I know that is not always true and I'm not even saying that it has always completely been that way with me, but it has been very rare for me to feel uncomfortable with family. I'm not in this blog talking about our nuclear family, although we may have been separated from them by miles for a lot of years it never felt that way. The telephone kept us in contact and time together was special. It is the extended biological family I'm talking about. I've had so much extended family that is not biological and that has been another kind of gift. I got to perform or at least participate in the weddings of most of my nephews and nieces. I got to baptize some of their children. I loved all the formal and informal opportunities to be family. Marsha also valued family above almost everything. This weekend is a good time with so much family here together. I'll cherish what I have.