Or, you might be inclined to play cards
However, one thing you're likely to do in our family is drink
In fact, if the circumstances warrant, you might drink a lot
You might even try to be sure that you don't run out of things to drink (it helps to have lots of snow for the bathtub)
However, the storm ends eventually, and you dig yourself out
You take a look around
You even appreciate the beauty left in the aftermath of the storm
This week's been an interesting time for me. I've spent more time in the company of my immediate family than probably any time since I left Ohio. Because my aunt Helen passed away, I've been in the company of a large number of relatives I don't normally see. Below are my cousins Julie, Steve, Charlie & Susie Metzger; I spent some time working at their farm when I was young...
Finally, here's a picture of the family at Helen's post-service dinner. Only Kathi, myself, Lori, Valerie & Elaine made it out of our family; Dick (Lori's husband) and Jack (Elaine's son) were there as well. And, of course, mom & Harry, who is her constant companion and source of strength, for which I am grateful.
I'll be travelling home tomorrow, after a full week in Delphos (my longest visit in 30 years). It's been an interesting week, for sure, and I've been reminded of the deep bond that exists in family, even among cousins (at least my cousins).
I'd like to put a little bit more here, but it's late and I need to get up early tomorrow for the drive to the airport (2 to 3 hours, depending on weather -- snow is predicted). Y'all take care, and think extra hard about your families tonight.
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