Traveling to Indiana and Michigan this summer seems like a long time ago and as you can see, I've inserted other important Freed clan events in between. We started our journey by having a brief memorial for my sister, Joan and Bud at the cemetery in Osceola, Indiana. Al Beutler, a long time friend, led us with memories and inspiration. Larry & Jane stayed with us overnight in Wakarusa for a grand visit! After a 1949 class reunion the next day, we visited numerous folks in the Wakarusa, Elkhart area including a wonderful Freed gathering with Tammy, Rick, Kim and Tom. Then on to Michigan for a week of non-stop gatherings! Do you recognize Scott and Rose, Judy and Doug, Gary & Linda and Mark's kids? Jim and Wanda still occupy the old home farm! Everywhere you look, great memories jump out and grab you! Everyone is doing ok with reasonable aging miseries. We were not surprised to find a warm welcome with lot's of great food and conversations. It's always a blessing to renew family ties. Even though age is creeping up on all of us, we are thankful for strength to make this trip and hope we have the stamina to make another one soon!
