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When I Was Young…

By: Funfetti

In the midst of wedding planning, guest lists, shower invitations, etc., I’ve been slammed in the face with some realizations. Ones I think I knew would come to the surface when an event of this nature was in the works. It’s difficult not to think about these family dynamics.

We actually have a small family. My dad has one sister with three daughters. My mom has one sister with two sons. All of our grandparents except one (my mom’s dad) have passed away. That’s it. Except for one exception, we all live within 25 minutes of each other (the central point being my childhood town; I’m one of the farthest away at the moment).

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