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We have been planning this reunion for 3 years with the finishing details over the last 6 months
In April we sent a formal invitation and included this scripture from 4th Nephi and titled it:
OUR FAMILY MOTTO
10 And now, behold, it came to pass that the people of [David] did wax strong, and did multiply exceedingly fast, and became an exceedingly fair and delightsome people.
11 And they were married, and given in marriage, and were blessed according to the multitude of the promises which the Lord had made unto them.
15 And it came to pass that there was no contention in the [family], because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.
16 ... and surely there could not be a happier people among all the people who had been created by the hand of God.
17 There were no...ites, nor any manner of -ites; but they were in one, the children of Christ, and heirs to the kingdom of God.
18 And how blessed were they! For the Lord did bless them in all their doings; yea, even they were blessed and prospered.
Too soon our children grow and leave home. My heart fills with joy when I can be with any of them and fills to overflowing when they come to our home. To have all of my family in one place at one time is becoming a rare experience to be cherished . I am deeply blessed.
Wonderful!! That is quite an accomplishment! I love the scripture you used.
ReplyDeleteWe tried hard to make this happen for our family last summer, but, even with lots of advance planning, we didn't manage to get everyone there. We had a family motto for our event, too - "Our family is an OAK" (Optimistic, Accommodating and Kind) [It was mostly true] :-)