This weekend is Lindsay’s families annual Family Reunion (is that even proper grammar? lol). I always love Family reunions because getting together with family is important. It’s not often we get to see each other, in fact it’s almost every year. There is the odd occasion that we see them outside the reunions but having that once a year is minimum and all families should do that.
I know there are a lot of people out there that just hate family reunions because they don’t like each other or there is bad blood or whatever the issue is. I feel bad for those families and it’s reasons like that that I try to work extra hard and maintaining family relationships. When everything hits the fan who do you have left to talk with, associate with? Family.
So tonight is usually where everyone settles in and catches up has a few drinks and so far the weather is looking perfect for it. Tomorrow the uncles and cousins head out for a round of golf and the ladies, well I don’t know what they do but they do something. Later that night we have a good meal and more great family time. Sunday there is a good breakfast and for some a cure of any hangovers from the night before. After some good food people head on their way home and life continues for another year.
Do you guys have regular family reunions? If not, why not?
Actually Shaun I totally agree with you. I think family (or friends that have become like family) are absolutely one of the most important things to me. My immediate and extended family have been something very special and meaningful in my life and I take my commitment to my own family (Janine & Nathan) seriously because I know that I’m building something that will last my entire life time and beyond. The effort I put into family and friends will transcend my own life and enrich the lives of my children, my spouse.
The bonds that form can deterioriate without effort. I agree that the effort is very worthwhile, it’s rewarding, and the energy you put into it comes back to you in unexpected ways. I’ll bet that we have some similiar views on this because our families are not all located in one place. I grew up travelling to saskatchewan and winnipeg and british colombia to visit extended family and I realize now that Nathan’s going to grow up the same way.
I hope you and Lindsay enjoy your reunion
Thanks James! Yeah we always travelled into BC to see my mom’s side and Toronto area to see my Dad’s side. Then there is also my family with my step father who is just as close as my other two families. Such great memories and our kids like your kids will grow up the same way.
For myself I would rather go to a WWDB function unless it is a once a year family reunion. Then we would compromise a little. This is growth time and I can never get that same growth with family. They can reschedual another time to celabrate a birthday or what not around the function. As far as business, we make our own agenda. So if family wants to meet and we are free and business comes up after…then business takes a back seat. We let the rule of thumb be our yes mean yes and our no’s mean no.
I do plan the functions first because after going to them I know how important they are. All my family know what we do and have been very supportive so for us there is no issue with family.
We both have small families but see them a fair amount. Enjoy the Family Reunion!
Meh, we stay in touch throughout the year.
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If you had to pick between your WWDB association & your family, which would you choose?
I did a post that address’s this sorta. My Vertical Alignment (http://expeditionoftruths.com/2010/04/10/vertical-alignment/) where I show in what order of importance things are to me.
Ive never had to choose in the almost year of doing business but my family comes before this business and have always upheld that. Its funny you mention that because it was actually on an Audio file I heard today by Dave Severn. So while thats something Ive always believed in, its whats taught as well. Family is a HUGE part of what we do and a HUGE part of why we build this business.