The grandchildren and great grandchildren of Clemente Apdujan and Epifania Rillas will hold its first-ever reunion on June 26-28, 2020. Hopefully, by that time the corona virus, lockdown, travel ban, self-quarantine, etc., are a thing of the past. And if we survived, there's that saying that what can't kill us will make us stronger.
I browsed the internet for materials on family reunions for this blog. Here's a simple and straightforward essay on,
WHAT IS A FAMILY REUNION?
By Jessie Muse
A Family Reunion is a gathering of generations of family members who come together in unity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and prepare for the future. It is reconnecting with relatives and friends for the purpose of fun, food, fellowship, and the strengthening of ties that bind us one to another.
Our unconditional love for one another is reason enough to celebrate; for this love and our blood unite us forever one with the other. A loving and joyous reunion allows us to renew friendships with family and friends whom we seldom see and some we may never see again.
We come to honor the legacy
of those ancestors who sacrificed so much for our benefit and who have finished their journey here on earth. We
come to show gratitude and humility for our blessings and all that we have achieved and continue to enjoy; and we
come to present our hopes and dreams for future generations so that our family legacy continues.
With unity of spirit; we come to bond, seeking a future that has the potential for an abundant and enriched life. This is a time to promote peace and harmony; restore broken relationships; engage in thoughtful and caring activities; express love, patience, compassion and understanding; seek wisdom and guidance; and give praise to the almighty God for the opportunity to share an experience with a common purpose.
It is also a time for rest and relaxation, learning and growing, worship and prayer, guiding the young and appreciating the aging. It is a time for using our talents, expressing our creativity, and encouraging others. It is about working together and finding solutions, meeting challenges and providing leadership, seeking forgiveness and healing our souls.
It is about making a difference in the lives of others, strengthening families, providing role models and protecting our youth; taking time to visit and share family news, sharing our knowledge and being receptive to new ideas, caring for our sick and elders and keeping us together. But most of all, it is about thanking our God and our ancestors for the privilege of being here.
Family meeting for the reunion. Proposed Reunion Venue
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