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 As our family gathered around our table this Christmas

sharing laughter, love and cheer…

I thought about all the times we’ve sat around this table

for over 30 years.

For years this table was just the right size for our little family

when we’d come together for meals, birthdays and holidays

it fit us comfortably.

Over time as our family tree grew…

(which now, looking back seems so brief)

this table expanded to fit us…

all we had to do was add a leaf.

And when our family grew too big 

and there was no more room for this table to grow…

we set up a card table close by to handle the overflow.

For many years this is how we celebrated…it was a beautiful sight to see….

and we were perfectly happy being a two-table family.

But with three of our family members now moved and unable to get away…

we were back to sitting around one table this Christmas holiday.

And even though we Face-Timed the whole evening…

played our games…had lots of fun…

I confess to one wistful moment in the beginning

when I realized we’ve gone from two tables…back to one.

Life moves on…it changes as each year into another blends.

Which means we’re constantly redefining the boundaries 

and how far our family extends.

But speaking as a parent and grandparent 

to all our family members…wherever you may roam

there will always be a table…or two…waiting…

every time you come back home.