GROUP PICTURE AND SAVE THE DATE!

Dear Cousins,

One hundred sixty one cousins signed the book.  Last year we had about 83 cousins in attendance.  We sure showed up!

Our 101st Reunion will be JULY 14, 2024 at Wingfoot Lake State Park, Pinetree Lodge, in Mogodore, Ohio.  We will gather officially at 11.  There will be a hotel block, I'll update you with that information when it's made.

I can not express the joy I had at the reunion.  10 of 11 Ernst August clans were present (I have no addresses for Linda's clan).  We had a Sophia Alexander descendant (shout out, Fred Reinhardt for being so brave!  It had to be intimidating to be the only representative of an entire branch!).  We also had two Louis Henry clans (Edward and Rudolph) present and a Mary Louise Elizabeth (Ottillie clan) join us.

It has only been a day, but I am inundated with the messages from our cousins, who had a great time.  I've seen several post to their more immediate family, inviting them to join us.  It was, for me, the most beautiful reunion I can recall.  

Cousins, if you weren't there, you were sorely missed.  I know that sounds silly since there were so many of us, but I know I looked around wishing there were faces I haven't seen in too long present.  I was overjoyed to meet so many that I've only talked to (or typed to), and I also wished some were able to be with us.  We, certainly, understand that life happens and prevents us from doing things we'd like to do, and we hope you join us next year (or soon).

There's so much I want to say, so many pictures to share.  I won't be home until the end of the week.  My husband and children will need me to be very present for them, so I won't share as quickly as I'd like, but I will share.

Cousins, we were a true family.  So many people helped in so many ways.  Many of them were present with us, but even those who couldn't make it helped make our vision a reality.  Inviting each other, those that you miss and would like to see, showing up, that's the biggest thing!

Oh, and if anyone knows who made the curry side dish, could you please contact me?  I'd love the recipe!

We are abundantly blessed.

Love,

Christina