Actually there is no menu plan for the 2022 week 25. We will be enjoying leftovers on Tuesday as we prepare for a road trip to northern Michigan for a family reunion at Bear Lake. This retreat has been months in the planning. Although many are unable to attend, I am looking forward to some relaxed time with my extended family.
In the past, Thanksgiving has been the gathering time for this side of the family. As families have grown and times have changed it has become more and more difficult for us to come together. Covid interfered with reuniting over Thanksgiving causing us to cancel completely in 2020. Last year was the lightest attendance we have ever had.
Many of us have found ourselves pulled together over the past 2 years, but for celebrations of life as several of our members passed away. Last August as we gathered to celebrate cousin Julie’s life we made a decision to plan a gathering in the summer. Several of my cousins have spent memorable times at “the lake”. After considerable planning by my cousin Pete, we have arranged to be together for 3-4 days this weekend at “the lake.”
The ‘Ole Buckeye and I will road trip each way…2 days on the road both to and from the gathering. The family in Michigan has graciously offered housing and meal planning, so we will travel with the goal to reconnect, relax, and revive our relationships.
We will be providing several salads to augment the meals planned. Hopefully they will help us stay on our eating plan, but we will also enjoy whatever is prepared. Cheers to family time and Bon Appetit!
