(Community Matters) My family gathered for a reunion today at my parents farm. It’s the first reunion for all branches of the family going back to my great grandparents. And, though many weren’t able to join us, many were. Today was Steven’s birthday. Being here was what he most wanted.
my great grandparents, Teodosa & Leonides Sepulveda
My sister, Bridget and brother-in-law, Eric
We gather
there’s always lots of food at Sepulveda gatherings
my nephew, Shaun
all 300+ of us also took a photo
Juan was going to join us. Though, just before we were leaving, he got a call from Chicago. Both of us were bummed he couldn’t meet so many new family members. Juan’s father died in an auto accident when he was 1.5 yrs. old. Today would have been the first time to meet most of these family members. They were disappointed not to be meeting him too. They’ve been reading about him in the newspapers for a couple of months now, and many on my blog
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