I just want to say how disappointed I (we) are that so many family members are not coming to the Family reunion. It has been planned for a year, with discussion of it beginning in GA long before that. I certainly understand about finances- we have our share of difficulties which are not minor- and we were told that was a problem, we could have discussed alternative plans (sites, etc) to help with that. The children need to get to know each other, just as we all have. I know my children have cherished the relationships they have with you all , which would not have been possible without the reunions. We "elders" have cherished getting to know the younger sets & watching them grow. I know the person for whom the blog is named- and many others who are no longer with us- would be disappointed, as I am. They would also worry, as I do, about the GROWING lack of communication & connection in the family.I greatly appreciate all who will be here, and know it will be a wonderful time for memories & reconnecting. I love you all, but I will not attempt another reunion. The torch is passed to whomever.
Nancy
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Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure no one reads this Blog any more.
I am sad about the general lack of enthusiasm for it. It feels like far too many people are relying on Facbook for communication at this point in our family history. FB was fine for me to reconnect with long-lost friends but when it started feeling like the main mode of communication for family events, I really began to dislike it.
Our family is not attending the reunion for a variety of reasons. Finances is at the top of the list. Mark has no vacation time now with the new owners. I can't imagine managing a reunion with the kids (Fight Club) with out him. There are other reasons, but those are the BIG two.
We are sad to miss time with Morgan especially. I have requested that my mother smuggle her back in a suitcase. (In case you can not find her....) Hope it all goes well.
Corey
ReplyDeleteWe missed you all. As an adult, you make choices/decisions that you just live with afterwards. Sorry the kids weren't here.
I don't know about everyone else, but I don't use facebook for real communication with people in the family- I use it for everyday kinds of things. I did use it for DFR info because others are on it & e-mail. I used both. I think you need to remember that communication is a 2-way street. I have attempted to communicate with you, and many others, both on e-mail & facebook, and gotten no response for the most part. It is quite disheartening. It also saddens me that I am not included when you/others send pictures/updates. I find the pictures of your kids on other people's walls.
Take care & be well