“God gave His children memory so that in life’s 
garden there might be June roses in December..”

Memories of the reunion that will be forever etched as
snapshots in my mind.. and in my heart. 

 

Walking in the woods with Hannah…

“You have hidden theses things from the wise and 
learned, and revealed them to little children.” 
Matthew 11:25

 

Watching little Stevie as he performed magic…

“To show a child what once delighted you and to find the 
child’s delight added to your own – that is happiness!”



Seeing Libby’s SWEET “Aunt Mazie” face…

“What is lovely never dies but passes into other loveliness.”

 

Watching my three best friends – Mickey, Wayne and Gary 
enjoying each other’s company…

What greater thing is there for family than to feel that they 
are joined for life - to be with each other in silent 
unspeakable memories.

 

Laughing at Steve’s {Gina’s husband} stomach {and mine} 
rumble and tumble with hunger before we ate lunch on Saturday!

“Laughter is food for the soul….”

 

Sharing favorite authors, favorite books and favorite 
stories with Gina and Mandy.

“My purpose is that they may be encouraged in 
heart and united in love…”

Colossians 2:2

 

Listening to Paul, Jerry and Gary tell stories of their 
hilarious adventures from days gone by…{I loved the story 
of the $10.00 debt!}

“The bond that links your true family is the bond of 
respect and joy you share in each other's life.”



Laughing at Brenda trying to apologize to Mary Nell 
for getting her confused with Gary’s 
old girlfriend from Illinois!

“A good laugh is sunshine in a storm..”

 

Meeting Joe {Brenda’s husband} and 
Steve {Gina’s husband} and falling in love with their 
warmth and their ability to be a part of the clan! 

“When God measures a man, He puts the 
tape around the heart…”

 

Hearing the rare beauty of perfect harmony as 
I listened to Wayne and Ronnie singing together… 
a precious moment I will forever treasure.

"Family faces are magic mirrors.  Looking at 
people who belong to us, we see the past, 
present, and future."

 

Dancing to “Here For The Party” with 
Robbie and Jennifer. I still  pain in my left hip!

“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown 
into flame by another human being.”

 

Mickey, Lonnie, Robbie, Johnny, Tony and 
Nico {“PEDRO”}posing for a picture in their caps.

“Storms make trees take deeper root…”

 

Watching three generations –Wayne, Ronnie and 
Tony playing music together…

“Life is a voyage that’s homeward bound.”

 

Angie reaching out to hold my hand as we sang, 
”Will The Circle Be Unbroken”…

“There are no words for love within a family.
This love is silent…”

 

Norma reading her stories about Daddy, 
Aunt Sue, Aunt Onita and Aunt Mazie.

“Nobody has ever measured, not even the 
great poets, how much love the heart can hold.”

 

Mary and Gary in the elevator at the hotel – 
waiting for it to move. Neither one of them had 
pushed theelevator's floor button and they would 
have still been there had I not gone to find them!

“Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will 
find,knock{ or push the elevator door button} and the 
door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9

 

Wayne singing his “Mazie May Morgan” song to me.

“Kind words are benedictions for the soul…”

 

Angie and Lisa making gravy! How I envy both of them…
I use a microwave to make mine!

“There is very little success where there is 
very little laugher…”

 

Cindy telling me how she prayed for a miracle – prayed 
that the weather would be good for the family reunion.

“Where there is great love, there are always miracles.”

 

Sharing “HOW MUCH FUN IT IS TO BE A GRANDMA” stories 
with Mary {Jerry’s wife}

“If we had know that grandkids were so much fun
we’d have had them first…”

 

Gary hugging Norma, awash with waves of emotion 
as tears streamed down both their faces, after Norma 
read her stories.

“It is when we forget ourselves by stepping out on 
faith and love that we do things which will long be 
remembered by others..”

 

Listening to stories about Grandma Simms, Aunt Latain, 
Uncle Claude, Aunt Evelyn, Mom, Dad, Randy and others…
stories that I had almost forgotten but were renewed 
and made fresh so that now I can tell them 
to my grandchildren.

“You don't choose your family.  They are God's gift to you, 
as you are to them..”

 

Talking to Freida on the telephone….
Hearing her voice made me realize how very much I miss 
having her in my life. She was such a special part 
of my childhood.

“Other things may change us, but we start 
and end with the family.”

 

Wayne telling us the story of how he built the 
memorials to Mom and Dad and Randy… and how the 
sweet, precious spirits of his children are with him 
every day.

“I am beginning to learn that it is the 
sweet simple things in life which are the most 
precious after all”