This is my beautiful family. In this picture is Sarah and Justin from Nashville; Mike and Cara from Los Angeles; Joel and Alicia from Cambridge Springs; Jennifer from Cambridge Springs with Tyler from Waterford; Amy and Larry from Knoxville (with 6 kids); Heather and Cecil from Meadville (with 6 kids), and me.

We had three days of activities together including these family photos on Tues June 9, a cookout at Alicia and Joel's house on Wed June 10, and a trip to Waldameer Park on Thurs June 11. Everyone had a great time. (2015)

Although three of the girls (Alicia, Heather and Jennifer) are technically my stepdaughters - I have been a part of their family for 10 years and most definitely feel like they are my own kids. I am doubly blessed to have all of these kids to take care of - sending them birthday and anniversary cards, Christmas gifts. And the family will continue to grow, as there are four couples without children at this time. And maybe someday, God will provide another husband for me - who has a big family. Only He knows that answer.

Perhaps we'll be able to get together every two years for a family photo. In 2017, my immediate family will be hosting a reunion, to honor what would have been our parents' 65th wedding anniversary. If everyone comes, there will be 53+ (not including my cousins).  Fun times.