Some families are small. The national average of 2.5 children doesn't yield much of an extended family. For such as these, a family gathering means stretching out the dining table and putting the little kids around a card table. Whether large or small, listen to the conversation among family members. You'll hear stories and laughter about past experiences and adventures.
Strong families love to entertain and serve each other.
They can engage serious conversation, debate ideas, and share the personal challenges that come in health, career and faith. I remember going to family reunions as a kid. What fun it was to gather every August at the old farmhouse in northern Michigan. The sound of a car pulling into the driveway brought an excited announcement of which aunt and uncle were arriving. At any family gathering, you may hear the familiar lament that you cannot choose your family.