Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Winter Solstice 2014

It has been the family tradition that we would gather for a reunion dinner during the annual Winter Solstice (Dong Zhi). However, a complete turn-up of every member is no longer possible these days. But this year, at least two families of my siblings managed to have everyone of their families present. We are truly happy for them!
 
Family

Not enough hours in the day, we often say
we watch as the business of life allows time slip away.
 
Before we know days turn to months and months into years
Time is mapped with laughter and cheers,
the long road sometimes landmarked with sadness and tears.
 
Elders pass and children grow,
has it been that long we ask, where does the time go?
 
Not every chance to gather is taken,
"We'll see them next time" we say and hope we're not mistaken.
 
A chance like now comes once in a lifetime it seems,
when the bright light of family is nurtured and beams,
there will be laughter and time to reminisce
we will all be proud this is a chance we did not miss.
 
Ryan Guerreno
 
Asher is indeed a very lovable little boy.

Grandfathers and Grandsons
 
Moms and Sons
 
Making Tang Yuan
 
Grand uncle and Grand niece

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