family reunion

My mother's family had it's annual reunion sunday, with a pretty good turnout. What amazes me is how many people I don't know, especially the younger ones. I guess that's what getting older means. What is really great is how much these reunions are like the ones when I was young. Different faces, same gathering. This is what family is all about. I know many people in this country no longer have this, and I hope we can keep it going. The way I was raised, family is the most important thing. I would hate to see that idea abandoned completely.