There is a saying, "There is no better time than the present." And another saying, "Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today?" But I think the one resonates most with me is the age old adage... "There is an appointed time for everything, a time for every activity under the heavens."
Those wise words always makes me stop, ponder and ask, "What activity is most needed by my family right now?"
Let All Things Take Place In It's Season
I've learned decades ago that all things are best accomplished in their appointed time and season. With life's many challenges you can easily miss the ideal opportunity to celebrate life's transitions with the family. And when that time is missed you can't get it back as much as you wish you could.
A Season To Stand United
With all that's going on in the world today, this is a season to stand united as a family and community. Opportunities to make up for lost time pass by too quickly. All we can do is plan ahead and do our best make something positive, meaningful and empowering happen, especially when it's most needed. So what time is it?
This favorite inspired maxim continues...
"There is a time to plant, a time to heal, a time to build up.
There is a time to weep and a time to laugh. a time to gather and a time to dance.
A time to search and a time embrace. A time to sew together.
A time to be silent, and a time to speak.- Excerpts from The book of Ecclesiastes chapter 3.
This Is That Time!
Our families need to be closer now than ever before. There can be no better time to bring the family together. To laugh and cry together, and most of all give assurance of your love and support. And when the time is right, plan a family reunion and widen your circle of love.
Tips For Your Next Family Reunion
"There is a time to plant." Plant a family garden or tree. Plant seeds of truth in the heart of your loved ones.
"There is a time to heal." Express your love for those who are gone but not forgotten.
" "There is a time to build up." Build a family tree. Take the time to plan family activities that leave everyone refreshed, hopeful, loved, and in good spirits.
"A time to search and a time embrace." Find and extend your family roots and branches.
"A time to sew together." Make a family history quilt.
"A time to be silent, and a time to speak." Make a family documentary video filled interviews, photos, music, poetry and take a look back on previous family gathers and milestones.
A time for peace and a time to love." Give the kind of honor that builds bridges, heals old wounds, and renews friendships.
It's a bit nippy out there these days. The entire world could use one big fat family reunion right now. May you and yours fair well, stay safe and keep the home fires burning.
Blog Author, Editor, Family Reunion Planner
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