The Family Reunion!
My late brothers daughter hosted a get together yesterday at her home. She called it a "family reunion" but it didn't seem like one. Nevertheless it was a happy event and it touched my heart immensely.Our family had a strong patriarch, my Grandfather whose name is Faustino Muniz, who settled in Southeastern Colorado way back in the early 1900's. THe Hispanics were largely discriminated against but my Grandfather solidified the Hispanic population of the county and he respectably made a strong coalition of workers for the White landowners and he also arbitrated any disagreements in a respectable way. My Grandfather got the respect of all the people in that town for his gentle methods.
That's why we always called our family reunions the "Muniz Family Reunion". That theme was missing from yesterdays "reunion". 3 and 4 generations removed have completely lost the cohesive reason for the reunion. The "oldsters" were visibly missed and as I sat there pondering what happened it occurred to me that the "Muniz tradition" is dying with the oldsters and as the oldsters die it just didn't seem as happy.
I am sorry for thinking this but I am glad because a new generation of cousins now make up the family population. It was still sad, though, to see how we have aged and the once vibrant and lively group was dwindling and those that remained, including me, were aging so that I knew this was getting close to our "term" ending.
It's a nagging feeling but I can't help remembering the cousins from my generation now so old that I for once in my life had to reacquaint "myself" with them and look at them in their crippled and worn out conditions. BUT! We were still here and loving each other and enjoying each others company!
I had to remind myself. That's what the whole reason for the gathering was. So I just need to move with it. Yes, we had a great time and the food was so delicious and the cousin rapport was still as magical as it always was.
Long live the "Muniz Family" tradition.
Comments (22)
To the Muniz Family.
How are you. I have missed seeing you. Yes, my family "stuff" has lots of great memories. Somtimes! Not always but the bad times are certainly forgotten now!
EkGirl!!
I can relate. I have been the "blacksheep" of my siblings for so long I actually stayed away from them. Their absence was felt but I preferred it that way to keep the trash talk down. We are old now and the "nagging" has stopped. I now see them.
Perhaps down the line of life you will be able to see your damily as well.
I pray you and your family enjoy each other as well!
I don't want to know my family,, most are involved with the Mafia
I do understand you very well, as in my family we also have regular "family reunion". it is always a blast!.
you describe your family history with such pride , and rightly so
One's family traditions are so vital , so that memories of past members will forever be remembered fondly , and new memories made for new generations to come
Hope your new grandson is thriving Ed , and best wishes --Serenity
Perhaps it was always and everywhere.
But now they are gone and forgetful children began to follow the old family tradition.
I am the eldest grandchild of a large family of my grandparents and I can see it earlier than others.
To see and understand that tradition is not going away.
They remain in the family until there is family.
Long live the "Muniz Family" tradition.
I fully understand. Some family "stuff" is better left alone! Thanks for jumpimg in!
BOGIE!!!!!
Thanks...as always!!
Serenity!
It's about time someone remembered Leo!!! hee hee
He's doing great and thanks for asking.
Sometimes we, as a family, had our moments. But we've all gotten too old to fight anymore! hee hee
FOTI!!!!
Goos for you and your family. Thanks for commenting!
I will answer all the ones I missed when I get back.
Thanks! Yes, I know what you mean about family "rifts"! We've had a few!
AJK!
Thanks for jumping in!!
Ken!
Thanks. Yeah, a nice monument would say alot! We have had a multitude of calendars showing the events and the attendees over the years. The center Pic has remained the same. G-Pop & Mom with all the kids that brought the rest of us into this world!
GoDan!
Thanks! Yes, I was the last of 12 kids.
Thanks to all who commented!
ed1941
Stay Blessed !!!
Goodenuph
Thanks for your comment. Yeppers, Grandpa's story is quite impressive and sometimes Grandma gets left behind. That too was quite a history.
Grandma was born out of wedlock. Her mother was Tarahumara Indian (I think because it's the closest info I can get). Her father was a German soldier in Mexico during the German occupation of Mexico when Maximillian was the Emporer.
Great Granny and Granny were servants to the very rich family of Great Granpop Muniz and Granny was G-Pops little maid. Well, love took over and G-Pop, against Great G-Pops orders, married his little maid and that's the beginning of the family!
I love family affairs esp reunions. We had a small one when I was home. Splendid time with close family. x
I asked my grandma once why she attends everyone's funeral even if she barely talks to the person. Only knows the name and who's family the person came from. She said, "If we elderly don't attend funerals, the young people wouldn't see that it's value.." I obliged myself since then..