Children climbing
trees and fences, chasing siblings and
cousins across the grounds. Playing games of tug-of-war
and volleyball, swinging in the hammock. Sneaking desserts
before dinner, but saving room for their hotdogs and chips.
Adults mixing
and mingling with more than one hundred
relatives from near and afar, soaking in the tranquil country
views and light country breezes. Engaging in friendly games
of taroks and lively competitive silent and live auctions.
Sharing a deliciously comforting meal with loved ones and
delighting in the fun and excitement so evident in the
children's faces.
Heirloom quilts,
sewn by the talented women of our past,
flapping in the breeze. Family members reverently gathered
at the chapel for our Mass of Remembrance, reflecting on the
simple beauty of the chapel and rolling pastures, listening to
Fr. Sebastian's gently spoken words.