The blessing of family

The last two weeks have been filled with memorable activities with family. For 10 days our house was filled with laughter, crying, turmoil and drama as all our children and grandchildren were home with us. For most meals we were at least 15 people, including 5 children 3 and under. For me it was a delight to sit at the head of this full table and savour, not just the food we shared, but also the memories we were making together.  We enjoyed outings to the African Lion Safari and the beach. We also participated in a gathering of the larger Wiens family, with all my siblings and their offspring together for a day in the Park. Even my dad who is mostly confined to his room these days, made it for an hour to eat with us all. But mostly we stayed around home. It was such a joy to see the little ones playing together with great imagination for hours. How blessed I am to be a part of such a large family and to have children and grandchildren who enjoy coming home and spending time together. This Sunday Ginny and I celebrate 40 years of marriage. We have a lot to be thankful for, not least is the children and grandchildren God has blessed us with.