Last weekend, my cousin held an incredible gathering in Miami. The intention was to bring both sides of the family together to celebrate life. It was so wonderful to reconnect with close family and meet new family members both young and old during such a joyous occasion. We honored birthdays, engagements, anniversaries and everything in between. And, we just enjoyed spending quality time with each other, laughing, dancing, singing and playing. It truly was a very special event and I am so grateful for my cousin and his wife who were such amazing hosts.
There is something deeply sacred about reunion. It’s in the warmth of a long-awaited embrace, the sparkle of a familiar smile, the laughter that echoes from a shared memory. Being together—truly with each other—is nourishment for the heart. In a world that moves quickly and often keeps us apart, these moments of reconnection are more precious than ever.
When we gather in person, something beautiful happens. We remember who we are—not just as individuals, but as a family. We see our roots in each other’s eyes, hear our history in the stories retold, and build the future through new memories. These shared experiences become the glue that strengthens our bonds.
There’s magic in meeting a new baby cousin for the first time, hearing the wisdom of a grandparent, or laughing late into the night with siblings and aunties and uncles. We learn each other again. We remember that love can be loud and silly, or quiet and steady—but it is always real when we are together.
Reunion reminds us that we belong to something bigger than ourselves.
So let us keep making space for togetherness. Let us gather not just to celebrate, but to support, to comfort, to simply be. Whether across the table, around a campfire, or on the living room floor—these moments knit us tighter. This is how family grows strong.
by Kim Goyette
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