The Elms Family: Taken at TEXAS Drama, Palo Duro Canyon. (Sandy did not go, and several of the little ones were left with a baby-sitter)I talked to a friend the other day, and during our conversation she asked, "So, what have you and Wendell been doing lately?" I wasn't expecting the question, because I thought she knew. I surprised myself with not being able to answer! What was that all about? I guess we've been so busy, that I had to stop and think about what I had been doing, so, I answered, "Oh my! We've been doing a bunch of things." :) She knew I was stumped and asked, "How was the family reunion?" I am going to try and answer that question, but I will say right now, "there is no way to describe what a great time we had".
It has been ten years since our last "Elms Grand Reunion". The Elms Brothers get together every year, and we have a Elms Family Dinner/Reunion at General Conference, but some of the family members do not attend GC, so we decided it was time to "be together" for several days.
Earlier in the year it was decided that we would all meet in Amarillo, TX with the "Amarillo Gang", as they are lovingly referred to. Since we have family in California and all the way to Florida and North Carolina we felt this would be a good "meeting place" and it was! Most of the family was there and we missed those who did not make it. But, for the rest of us who did make it, we had a BLAST!
We met on Monday evening for dinner at Ron and Jeana's house for a "Greet, Meet, and Eat" family time. There were cousins who had been born since the last time we were all together. It was fun watching as the younger generation met each other. At first they were shy and not real talkative, but it didn't take but a very short time and they were off in their world talking and laughing. We had a delicious Mexican dinner and it was some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten! Then, everyone had a great time of talking...and talking...and talking. After all, we had to catch up!
From Monday through Friday night we had a wonderful time! Golfing, Shopping, Texas Drama in Palo Duro Canyon, horse back riding, fishing, boating, 4-wheeling, etc. We also had a camp fire service with the "Elders" speaking words of wisdom. Then, they asked for members of the "younger generation" to speak, if they would like to. WOW! What a wonderful time we had together in the presence of God and each other.
I can't wait for the next family reunion! I only hope it won't be TEN YEARS from now, and I'm sure it won't be, because I've already been hearing some talk about when it should be.
