Monday, July 27, 2009

Hey the family is gathering soon.

Yes some of them came in Sunday morning, The rest is coming in today and tomorrow. We are looking at around 20 people coming in out of state. By looking at the list of family members, it will be nice to see each other again.The sad part is when my dad was still alive up in Rochester, NY. we as a family got together each and every Summer holiday. We would first start at out home in Webster, NY. Then end up in Buffalo, NY. on Labor Day. Back then we just enjoy life as a family. I have noticed as we all get older, people passing away. the family is smaller and less and less come out for funerals. Even back when my dad passed away. His sisters didn't come down at all. Plus then I noticed my mom was not so much a part of the Schafer family any more. They would call and say hello but would not come down to visit like they use to. Most of my family would come down during the winter time to visit and spend time with my dad and mom. Now I am not sure what is going to happen next. Pretty much on my side Schafers.There is only around 18 member left. I have a step brother that I have tried to get a hold of since dad has passed away. (2002)
To bring this to a end, all I am saying family is passing away and who really knows Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savor. Really not sure. Plus one more thing, when was the last time you told them how much you LOVE THEM?

I had a opportunity to help out my cousin.

It has been a while since I have trimmed and cleaned out her gutters too.  Oh, the reason I am here now is because Jeanne and her sisters pl...