It was the first time since I married into the family 25 years ago where no one outside the family was allowed over for a meal. It was probably also a first for Mother since she married into the family 60 years ago.
As a group, we had a great time rehashing memories, creating new ones, missing absent members and welcoming new ones.
There were events that would have been unimaginable a couple of decades ago: an approved smokers area, women praying and speaking in the church service, unmarried co-eds sharing a tent, and (*gasp*) singing at the table without having to do dishes as punishment.
But some things remain unchanged: Mom & Dad have retained their uncanny ability to recognize every face, remember the name that goes with it, and make them feel like they are the most special family member. (Okay, Dad occasionally needs prompting from Mom, but that's unchanged as well) And the number one unchanged characteristic in the Ziemer family: Jesus is the head of the house.
You can't even fit the entire dining table in a photo.
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