I have told you in a previous post that I believe that God made me a negative person. I can’t help it.
I seem to have this grid inside of me that is difficult to turn off. It acts like a gyroscope directing me forward. I look at what is and measure it against what is possible.
For the last day and a half, I have been attending my wife’s family reunion. The oldest generation consists of 9 cousins (8 of whom are still alive) and their extended families. It is generally very enjoyable.
So why do I feel bad?
My wife’s family is a mix of everything from arch conservatives to ultra liberals and everything in between. It becomes clear very quickly that politics and, to a lesser degree, religion, are subjects that are off limits. If they are brought up, the family’s “happy” veneer quickly comes off. In fact, one of the 8 cousins doesn’t come to these reunions for just that reason.
There is nothing unusual about that. I would think that describes most American families. However, when I compare the level of conversation to what might be, it makes me sad.
I was talking to Cakes, my youngest daughter, about these things…
“I can’t wait to see our family reunion in 30 years, when you all have your children.”
When I woke up this morning, I realized that my perspective was wrong! What am I talking about?
We don’t have to wait 30 years before we can enjoy it! My wife and I enjoy rich fellowship with our children right now!
I can still anticipate the special joy of having three generations enjoying rich fellowship in 30+ years but I am going to be grateful for what we already have right now!
