Barclay Reunion

Nick Neilsen, Diane's son, and Anne Harrison

Sharlene Morrill, Leland's wife, and Julie Earl

Heather Morrill, Leland's daughter, and her fiance planning to be married in August

Andres Morrill and Holly still the same after all these years, cute huh?

Virgina Barclay, home from her mission in Cebu, Phillipines and Mom's cousin Gordon.

Family Reunions!

My sister Anne puts together a Barclay Reunion every year after the Salt Lake Games, which were at Thanksgiving Poing this year. It has been a 10 year tradition. This year they were especially good for me to see my cousins, and enjoy my grandchildren playing with cousins kids. I felt so full of gratitude for my family.

It felt a little different without Aunt Mary there this year. She is still in the hospital since breaking her back last month. Aunt Verlene's husband, Richard, had staff and is having his knee removed to see if they can get him feeling better, so he wasn't there, and Uncle Dave died over three years ago. Virgina is back from her mission and it was good to see her. Mom is doing well in spite of being a bit saddened by the difficulties with Mary.

We had a real Barclay weekend...Scott's son just got married on Friday, so we were all at the wedding at Scott's home, then we all saw each other at the games Saturday, and Monday we couldn't get enough of visiting at the park for the reunion. It was really a piece of heaven and we are so lucky to have each other. It is amazing to see the legacy that has been left. We had piping and dancing, and talked about our family. Anne shared her thoughts after dinner. She has such a sweet tender way of putting things, I think all of us got the feeling the same way she put it. Andrew expressed his tenderness about his Mom, and we all wept for her for a few minutes. John Barclay offered a wonderful prayer and we all felt such a closeness.

This reunion was wonderful!