Psalm 28:9 (The Message)
The past week and a half has been a wonderful and busy time. On Friday, August 23rd, Paul's cousin and husband, Christiane and Claude Rolland, visited us from France. They were able to stay a week which gave us a great time to catch up as the last time we saw them was in 2010. Along with our French relatives, our three adult children were able to be here which was a great blessing. On Sunday, August 25th, a Palpant reunion was held in our back yard with family coming from Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota as well as Michigan.
For the reunion Paul put together three display boards of pictures that go back to his French grandfather and grandmother and great grandfather. Many of the family spent a lot of time perusing the pictures and in great conversation with family they hadn't seen in years. Of course there was an ample supply of food with many bringing a dish or two to pass. Our daughter Christiane took many pictures of the event and has sent them to the family members who attended the reunion. We also took a group picture which you can see below.
While here, Christiane and Claude had an opportunity to tour Paul's family's old farm home on Beecher Road where the Marvin family lives now. Maria Marvin was so gracious to allow all of us to go through her home so our French relatives could see where their Uncle Roger and family lived for so many years. Walking through the home where Paul grew up sure brought back a lot of memories. They also received a tour of cousin Jim Bleecker's farm, visited cemeteries where relatives are buried, toured two mega milking facilities near Kalamazoo, spent time with a talented woodworker, Robert Seeburger, had dinner with cousin Helene Bleecker, and went through many letters that Paul's father wrote back to France while first coming to the U.S., 1924-30. Paul's cousin also brought many pictures that were of his father and siblings that date back to the early 1900s. We spent many hours looking at and talking about these treasured items.
These past few days have certainly reminded us of how important family is. We certainly cherished the time with our French family, other relatives, and of course our own children. When you have adult children, you treasure every moment you have with them as those times are few and far between.
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy and Penny
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