Friday, October 16, 2009

The Haven




"The Haven"


Family is like a haven, when the tempests of life are battering us and the waves come crashing in, over and over again, the family is a buffer. A refuge where one can feel safe and secure, loved and important throughout the storms. A place where others share our joys and achievements. A place to belong.
Thank you for the haven you have made for us.

ooOoo

In August 2004, my father turned eighty. We celebrated this milestone with a "Family Camp". Around sixty children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and in laws spent a weekend at a Retreat venue. It was a wonderful thing to share with our nearest and dearest and to celebrate the dynasty which Dad and Mum had begun.

The place we stayed was aptly named "The Haven".

Above are my thoughts added with this group photo to the family
album made for Dad on this occasion.

1 comment:

Jeanne said...

Now how do I choose your family having never seen pics on your blog!!