I traveled out West last month to visit family and celebrate the marriage of my cousin Jessica. Although I’ve only visited a handful of times since we moved to the Midwest 25 years ago, there’s an immediate feeling of connectedness when I’m with my extended family. It was a treat to be a part of helping with last minute details of the big day.

[My Mom embroidering to pass the time.]

[Studying the amazing book of Galatians on the plane!]

[My amazing and beautiful Auntie Jo!]

[Sar the wedding coordinator.]

[ceremony on a baseball field]

[Grammy]

[My Dad's cousin and some of her precious grandchildren.]

[Cousin Josh and his family.
I remember him saying "epic" back in the 90's...before it was cool ;) ]

[Cool mirror.]

[Going home...alone. Which began a whole new adventure!]