Extended Families are Fun

Sorry it has been so long since I blogged.  I have just been so incredibly busy.  Two of the last three weekends we have been out of town.  Three weeks ago, we went to a family reunion in New York.  We Quiggs have a family reunion every other year.  Each time we rotate it so that a different individual is leading it.  We have relatives in Maui, Juneau, and Boise so we have gotten to go to some pretty neat places.  Two years ago however, we held it in a neutral spot in Park City, UT.  This year my sister Laura hosted it in New York City.  Since daughter Ashley lives in New York as well, it was a no brainer to go.  We got to see my brother, my dad, and all of our girls.  We also got to see each of their kids.  Very rare that that happens and it is such a joy. Laura and Bjorn (brother-in-law) did a great job hosting.

Last weekend, we attended the wedding of my son-in-law’s twin brother Caleb in Newport News, VA.  So we made the long car trip again and were able to make it.  Caleb and Josh are two of four brothers, three of which have gotten married in the last year plus.  Their family is so interesting.  Multiple generations of medical missionaries serving in Abbattobad, Pakistan.  You may have heard this region in the news because that is where Bin Laden was hiding out.  The family lived and still lives six miles from where Bin Laden was.  Kind of like me going to the local WalMart which is six miles away.   They are a missions-minded family.  Caleb and his bride Rachel have known each other since fourth grade, but very rarely lived near each other.  They waited for each other – and now the time is here.  A true love story and one that is just beginning.  What a blessing to have more family to get to know as we get older.  To have our daughter marry into such a godly family is such a blessing.  Not only do we get a great son-in-law, but we get to know so many more wonderful people in his family.

It is such a pleasure to have a great family and one that is growing.  The downside of getting old is, well getting old.  The benefits are seeing your kids grow up, get married, live life, and who knows.  Are Debsue and I ready for grandkids?