Day 54: 100 day gratitude challenge

I'm grateful for large families. There is something endearing about larger families. My parents had 6 children and today we're 20+ . My mom had 9 siblings who survived. My dad had 5 siblings. So family get-togethers were always a gala affair. There is a lot of reminiscing. Memories are dredged up and ruminated over. Arguments are frequent and passionate.
It's always a cacaphony of voices and emotions when the family meets.
Today was one such day. My wife's father's siblings and kids were here in town and a large group gathered to celebrate. Their family is also large and scattered across the globe. So when one or more land up it's a cause for celebration.
In today's age face to face meetings are rare. But when it does happen it's a riot.
I love these get together. I'm grateful for these meet ups
Thank you for my large families. Own and acquired.
They are rare and to be treasured.

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