family reunion

My family just got back from a trip to my childhood hometown. well its really just a village . My aunt on my fathers side hosted a reunion on Thanksgiving .Every time i go to Ramer i am surprised at how familiar the surroundings are and also how things have changed and progressed .The field across the road from my childhood house , where they would cut hay .Is now a walking park . The large white Cannon family house that sat on the hill above and across from my grandparents place is gone . The old baptist church that was old and feeble when i was young is now freshly painted ,clean and they had service there the Sunday before our reunion .I was struck by how many old friends and family had gone on to their reward .I watched my kids play with there cousins ,enjoying the nice weather . I enjoyed the hugs and conversations of things past and present . I was touched by the story my uncle told of how God thru his former daughter in law had started a revival in his family. It was a good time .I looked around and saw how time has passed .It was great to be able to go ,I looked at the yard where as a child i played .good memories indeed .i have a lot to be thankful for :-)