Relaxing BBQ style

I love my family. They may drive me crazy at times, but there is nothing better than a Sunday after church get together. We did it when we were kids with my aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents! I felt safe, well loved, and accepted in those precious moments spent together. Unfortunately we have very few Sundays where we are able to do this with our own growing families. In fact, sad to say half of the family doesn't even attend church on Sundays. We are trying to change that with our own family, but there are times due to my schedule that even we can't fit church in. When Mark and I were newly married we continued the church/lunch family time with his family. Due to a divorce in the family, the closeness we once shared ended. Divorce can change a whole family not just the ones immediately involved. Family is important. Our personal family is going through tough times and changes. It was these quiet moments we spent together last week laughing and talking that helps my own soul heal and soar!