Alex Haley had it
correct when he said, “In every conceivable manner; the family is link to our
past, bridge to our future.”
For fifty-nine
years, the Carter Family Reunion is held during Labor Day weekend. This year
the reunion was held in Anderson, Indiana. We gather to swap stories, share
family news, and welcome new family members into our circle. We laugh over sweet tea, dash hot sauce on
our fish, cut brownies, slice pies, and lick icing from cakes. We pour over the same family tree and make
connections with cousins from across the United States. In the background, we hear Gordon playing
jazz on his saxophone. Later we may hear him singing.
This year the
reunion had a lovely theme, Christmas. Yes, Christmas in August. The hall was
decorated with a Christmas tree, twinkling lights, red and green tablecloths,
and a Santa. Really, we had several
Jolly St. Nicks. Across the room, they added a few snow people, red bows, and red hats.
Who can we credit
with this year’s theme? Michelle! What
an amazing reunion. It truly was the best one ever! Thanking God for our family.
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