Moab

The Henderson Family Reunion was quite the trip. This year it was in Moab, a Henderson family stronghold in recent years. Uncle Chuck hosted the shindig at a condominium complex he built. It seems that he owns a good chunk of Moab. The reunion was specially sweet for him, because all four of his children were together with him, something that has not happened for many years. I don't remember seeing his oldest son since I was about seven or eight years old. It did me well to witness old wounds being healed and long forgotten arguments being brushed aside. I also reflected on the differences in Chuck's family and my own. Very similar in makeup, yet different in principle. I am very thankful that my parents raised us with a firm faith that has helped our family cope through the terrible trials we have faced together.

Moab is a beautiful place with infinite places to see and experience. We didn't see many of them at all! We mostly relaxed, swam, and became reacquainted and in some cases just plain ol' acquainted with family. Eirene and I wanted to go to Arches or Canyonlands, but we figured with the Mitchells moving to Monticello, we'll have plenty of opportunity to explore. As it turns out, Monticello is going to be quite the place. It is getting not only the Mitchell Family, but George Wythe College as well. Keep an eye on that place!

Ben