We Are Family

There were high and low points in this day, happiness and sadness. I attended Uncle Junior's funeral this morning with Cousin Larry. I reconnected with family I've not seen in a year. I had a brief chat with Cousin Tyanna and mom's good friend, "Duckie." A trip to Donna and Harry's gave me the chance to reconnect with more family. It was good seeing Robbie and his family. We've not seen each other since 2002.

Too many years pass without seeing one another, and we often say we'll do it. This time we actually did it. The plan for sunday is much the same - time with the family.


I'm lovin it!

Happy Birthday Niecy

I love the idea of the picture exchange with my family members. Cousin Larry was kind enough to show this one to me. I had to have a copy. I thought this would be the PERFECT pic for a birthday post. Happy Birthday, Denise Marie. Peace and blessings on your special day.

Donna and Niecy

Des Moines, Iowa

Aunt Lizzie enjoyed shopping and took nieces Vicki and Donna on a trip downtown.

Happy Birthday, Donna!

This is the last birthday for a family member in March. Well, I think it is, but I can be wrong. Donna Louise (daughter of Eugene "Eckie Bud" and Helen Cooley) is turning another year better today. I have a feeling this young lady will do a lot of traveling this summer. BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR DONNA! I'm sure she and Harry will be coming to a town near you. :^) Much peace and many blessings.

Family Reunion

Yesterday, I was talking with a friend about the upcoming family reunion. The location is the same, but the dates changed. Not a problem. It's always nice to get together with the family, eat some food, have a couple of adult beverages and fellowship. An event to look forward to each year. Not long ago, a reliable source told me there may NOT be a reunion this year. That's f*&$ed up! I'm hoping the one in charge can get their sh!t together and make it happen. The reunion encourages the family to come together for a joyous occasion. So, i'm going to do my part to assist. I'd like to offer a few tips for my cousin, the organizer.

Do you need help? We're here! As a family, we work well together and can make it happen.

When in doubt, talk to someone that knows how to do it. Call Donna - a.s.a.p.

Communicate. You have to let the family know what's up at all stages of the planning.

Do you have a plan? If you don't have one now -- you'd better get to work fast! Time is of the essence.

Still not sure what to do? If none of these suggestions proves useful -- you're screwed, but not chopped. No matter, you're still loved.