Neighbor Joyce invited me to go to her family reunion in the next county, and I had the most delightful time. We began in the little one-room schoolhouse that also served as a church. The people who came the furthest were from Arizona and Nebraska. Following the bulletin, we stood and pledged allegiance to the flag. I remembered most of the words, although I don’t think I’ve done it on a regular basis for 68 years. We sang two hymns, had a responsive Bible reading, and watched the unveiling of two sets of photos.
One by one we stood up to say our names and how we were related to Barak Norton. I explained that my next door neighbor invited me. Although I wasn’t on their family tree, I was related to all of them about halfway back to Adam and Eve.
There was a big tent set up beside the schoolhouse, and that’s where we had a royal potluck, brought by all of us. It’s the kind of thing you’d expect at a Sunday lunch after a church service out in the country. We ate fried chicken, meatballs, sandwiches, wraps, pasta salads, baked beans, green beans, macaroni and cheese, fresh fruit, and cornbread. And the desserts!! There were cookies, a decorated bundt cake, Brownies, at least three lemon pies, pudding, blueberry cake, and fruit bread. What a feast!
I talked to people from Nebraska and Georgia who were sitting near me. It was fun to listen to Joyce chat with a fairly close relative, although I missed lots of that conversation. The decibel level had risen quite high after we ate all that food.
We left as everyone else was leaving and had a lovely drive back through gorgeous mountains. My app showed we had gone about 60 miles each way. What a marvelous day it had been!
Mehrling Muse 
Oh, that sounds like so much fun. The food sounds delicious.
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I think it is fun to meet new people and learn about them. Half the time, I did not know all the people at my own family reunion! I am glad you had a wonderful day.
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The people at Joyce’s reunion all seemed to have a good sense of humor, too.
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I saw your trip! It’s fun to find out where you’ve been!
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I’m so glad you saw my trip today! I’ve been too busy to look lately.
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I see all your trips, walking and driving. 😊
You’ve been a busy lady lately!
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Iam so happy had a great day. Delicious food dishes. It’s a fun time to meet New people. Where you have been. ?
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The area is 60 miles from where I live.
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Very good , But you attended the reunion!
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Yes. I had a great time.
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Very good ,Iam so happy ☺️.
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I love these family reunions and I’m glad they are still being held. It sounds very similar to ours. Especially the pot luck dinner! I’m glad you got to go along.
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Joyce has already said I can go next year.
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That’s great!!
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It sounds like you had a good time
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I did, indeed.
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Reunions like that are rare these days. It was great that you got to experience it.
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She is a good neighbor and it was so nice of her to invite you.
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Well you know how I always say you have the greatest neighbors …
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I’m glad you agree with me.
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I do and am envious.
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It sounded like a great experience 💕
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It was a marvelous experience!
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Bible reading and the pledge to start? Those two priorities tell of this family’s deep roots in the Lord and country. How wonderful to share time with such people.
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The family goes way back, living in a high mountain cove. I had the same thought you did. The person who put the program together assumed no one would object to inviting God to be there. The crowd was of one mind on important things.
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