Together again

A relatively long awaited day has arrived for our clan. We're altogether again, not only in the same city, but even in the same house! My parents arrived yesterday, my sister, her husband and their kids arrived tonight. We'll all be together for several days, or at least until we can't stand it any longer and we start yanking each other's hair out -- whichever comes first! What's that old cliche? After a few days fish and visiting relatives share something in common... and it ain't gills!

We'll choose to accentuate the positive and are always happy to be together! Mother, father, sister, brother, niece, nephew, cousins, in-laws (or outlaws)... it's all good! My wife's brother and his wife arrive this Friday, though we are concluding ten guests are enough for our home. The other's will stay at her parent's house.

Cousins are excited and already planning out their days. Tee times are already anticipated. Favorite restaurants are being targeted. A day at the fair is on its way! It is going to be a great visit.

All of this reminds me of what our eternal reunion might be. When we see saints long since departed how sweet will that be? It will be a visit to anticipate and no danger of ever overstaying our welcome.

Welcome to all our guests. Mi casa es su casa.