Old Memories...New Traditions

What a BUSY, CRAZY, but FUN week! We have had a nice long break from school this week.  After the major windstorm Tuesday night, our school was cancelled Wednesday because we didn't have power. We had Thursday and today out because of Easter. So we have had another mini Spring Break!

Last night our family had the "Last Coon Supper".  This was a tradition that Oney Naifeh, the kids' great grandfather, started after World War II.  It has been carried on for many years by Joe, Judson and Jimmy.  The picture above is of our family before everyone got to the Country Club.  The kids always love seeing their Nashville cousins anytime they come to town. This is a tradition that has been enjoyed for many years. But, there has come a time where things have changed and this tradition is coming to an end.  It has been fun and many great memories have been made. We will tell stories about it for many years to come.

As you can see, Oney's great grandson's are ALL full of life and personality!  They all managed to avoid mud puddles which was pretty amazing considering we have had major spring thunderstorms all week.  After our company cancelled, we were a little disappointed. But, never fear Aunt Jan was here. She stayed with us-which was a real treat because she always stays with Sittie and Jidi (they want her at their house:)). She made it fun for us and we always love spending time with her.

Well, my favorite Bible verse is Ecclesiastes 3. That verse pretty much sums up my outlook on life these days.

Ecclesiastes 3

 ¹To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
 ²A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
 ³A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
 ⁴A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
 ⁵A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
 ⁶A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
 ⁷A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
 ⁸A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

The Naifeh Families at the Naifeh Coon Supper, Thursday, April 21, 2011