Saturday, February 5, 2011

Cousins

Here's a great story for you. When we traveled around the United States in 1986-1987 we stopped in Pierre, South Dakota to see Ron's cousin Gary and his family. We have not seen them since, but a couple months ago Gary's wife Beth gave us a call. They were wondering if we by chance went south for the winter and if we did where did we go. Come to find out we were within a few miles of them last year and may have even seen them while grocery shopping as we shopped the same store. Of course at that time we didn't know anyone here, so weren't looking for anyone we knew. They just arrived in Yuma this week and stopped over to see us as soon as they arrived. It was quite exciting. Yesterday we went to their house for dinner, visiting and a game of cards and Farkle. I am so glad that Ron and Gary have gotten a chance to visit. Beth and I are both surprised how much alike they are. It's definitely those Cornish genes that are coming through. Ron's mom and Gary's mom were sisters and they each had a twin brother. It's so nice to have time to reconnect with family.