I come from a small family. I was not blessed with dozens of cousins, like my husband has (63 on his dad's side alone!) No, my dad was an only child, and my mom was one of three children, one of which, my dear Uncle Paul, didn't marry until later in life and did not have biological children. Aunt Lorrette had three children: Sharon, Geoff, and Michele.
Some years back, I'm thinking 1997, Sharon came up with the idea of celebrating what we call "Cousin's Weekend" where we meet at a location, which varies from year to year, and spend two glorious days and nights just being together. This included me, my sister, Barb, our two cousins, Sharon and Michele, and our dear sister of the heart, Linda. You would not believe the number of words that are exchanged (in the good way) during that period of time! Oh, we like to shop, swim, have a few Mudslides, but mostly we just talk and be together.
Sometimes, we extend the Cousin's weekend to include our daughters and granddaughters. That is when it really gets fun!
This year it will just be us Senior members.
So this is written for you, Barb, Linda, and Michele.
I want you to know, dear ladies, how much you mean to me. Who would have thought that 1999 up at Green Lake would be our last weekend with Sharon? She was the real fireplug in our group, and none of us will forget her! I wish she could be here one last time. In many ways, it is Sharon that keeps us having these weekends--however costly and inconvenient that can be at times, and I wouldn't miss them for the world. Sometimes this is the only time we see each other.
Michele, you were my playmate, when we were little, and the one I admired when we got older. You are an amazing wife, mother and grandma. You have come through many hard times in your life without giving up!
Linda, you came into our family many years ago, and unfortunately that marriage did not last. But our friendship did. You are so precious to me--I know I don't tell you enough.
Barb, I feel that God gave me the best sister there could ever be. I know I've told you before, but I will say it again: I could not have made it without you.
Sharon, thank you for being the person you were, the story-teller, the listener, the advisor, and strong woman. We will see each other again some day!
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To those of you who are reading this who have cousins or sisters or friends, take a few minutes to acknowledge your love and affection for them--just so they know.
Some years back, I'm thinking 1997, Sharon came up with the idea of celebrating what we call "Cousin's Weekend" where we meet at a location, which varies from year to year, and spend two glorious days and nights just being together. This included me, my sister, Barb, our two cousins, Sharon and Michele, and our dear sister of the heart, Linda. You would not believe the number of words that are exchanged (in the good way) during that period of time! Oh, we like to shop, swim, have a few Mudslides, but mostly we just talk and be together.
Sometimes, we extend the Cousin's weekend to include our daughters and granddaughters. That is when it really gets fun!
This year it will just be us Senior members.
So this is written for you, Barb, Linda, and Michele.
I want you to know, dear ladies, how much you mean to me. Who would have thought that 1999 up at Green Lake would be our last weekend with Sharon? She was the real fireplug in our group, and none of us will forget her! I wish she could be here one last time. In many ways, it is Sharon that keeps us having these weekends--however costly and inconvenient that can be at times, and I wouldn't miss them for the world. Sometimes this is the only time we see each other.
Michele, you were my playmate, when we were little, and the one I admired when we got older. You are an amazing wife, mother and grandma. You have come through many hard times in your life without giving up!
Linda, you came into our family many years ago, and unfortunately that marriage did not last. But our friendship did. You are so precious to me--I know I don't tell you enough.
Barb, I feel that God gave me the best sister there could ever be. I know I've told you before, but I will say it again: I could not have made it without you.
Sharon, thank you for being the person you were, the story-teller, the listener, the advisor, and strong woman. We will see each other again some day!
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To those of you who are reading this who have cousins or sisters or friends, take a few minutes to acknowledge your love and affection for them--just so they know.
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